Crime in Deddington, Cherwell: statistics, rates and trends

264 crimes were recorded in Deddington, Cherwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Deddington, Cherwell has the 3,785th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Deddington, Cherwell was highest in the year to July 2021 (271 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (235). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Deddington, Cherwell over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+32%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-25%) and violence and sexual offences (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Deddington, Cherwell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Deddington, Cherwell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Deddington, Cherwell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Deddington, Cherwell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Deddington, Cherwell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Deddington, Cherwell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Deddington, Cherwell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Deddington, Cherwell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Deddington, Cherwell

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Deddington, Cherwell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Deddington, Cherwell

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Deddington, Cherwell recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Deddington, Cherwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Deddington, Cherwell.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Deddington, Cherwell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Deddington, Cherwell over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Deddington, Cherwell has an estimated population of 9,123. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Deddington, Cherwell sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Deddington, Cherwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.