Crime Rate in Kennington & Radley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kennington & Radley

The total recorded crimes in Kennington & Radley, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kennington & Radley crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Kennington & Radley, encompassing approximately 4,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kennington & Radley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Poplar Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kennington & Radley?

To understand the safety of Kennington & Radley, we need to analyze Kennington & Radley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Vale of White Horse:

    • In 2024, Kennington & Radley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 340 crimes compared to 388.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kennington & Radley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • In 2023, Kennington & Radley had fewer crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 287 crimes compared to 331. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kennington & Radley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of White Horse, Kennington & Radley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Kennington & Radley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kennington & Radley has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 5.59 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Kennington & Radley crimes were 340. The crime rate of Kennington & Radley in 2024 was 82.60 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kennington & Radley were around 287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.73 (year) or 5.81 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kennington & Radley)CrimesRank (Kennington & Radley)CrimesRank (Kennington & Radley)
Abingdon Fitzharris78 1793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt76 3958 1793 2
Wantage Charlton77 2643 4407 9
Faringdon55 6720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott43 8501 9501 4
Blewbury & Harwell75 4619 5444 7
Stanford58 5553 6486 5
Grove North40 11445 10478 6
Wantage & Grove Brook42 10546 7355 10
Watchfield & Shrivenham50 7388 11336 12
Thames27 14504 8417 8
Steventon & the Hanneys43 9238 14244 14
Botley & Sunningwell29 12332 13350 11
Hendreds29 13236 15147 18
Cumnor17 19205 18197 15
Marcham27 15208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft14 21218 16147 17
Drayton23 16159 2062 24
Sutton Courtenay21 18154 21135 20
Abingdon Dunmore16 20131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 23162 19129 21
Wootton12 2297 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize7 24150 2283 23

Kennington & Radley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kennington & Radley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kennington & Radley postcode area is presented below.

1. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sugworth Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gooseacre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Spinneys Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Church View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oxford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Further Wore (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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