Crime in Deddington, Cherwell: statistics, rates and trends
257 crimes were recorded in Deddington, Cherwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Deddington, Cherwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Deddington, Cherwell
- Types of crime in Deddington, Cherwell
- Deddington, Cherwell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Deddington, Cherwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Deddington, Cherwell
- Demographics of Deddington, Cherwell
- Questions about crime in Deddington, Cherwell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (102), burglary (29), other theft (27) and public order (27) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,809th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Deddington, Cherwell | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 257 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.2 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,123 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Deddington, Cherwell peaked in the year to August 2021 (272 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (236). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 257 | 28.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 248 | 27.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 268 | 29.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 256 | 28.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 257 | 28.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 272 | 29.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 259 | 28.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 236 | 25.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 249 | 27.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 11.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 1.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Deddington, Cherwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deddington, Cherwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 448 | 37.1 | +32% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 479 | 43.0 | +53% |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,452 | 193.4 | +587% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 956 | 91.4 | +225% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 974 | 86.7 | +208% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 549 | 50.4 | +79% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 480 | 45.3 | +61% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Deddington, Cherwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Forge Place” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forge Place | 13 |
| On or near Nash Road | 12 |
| On or near Hodgson Close | 10 |
| On or near Somerton Road | 10 |
| On or near South Side | 8 |
| On or near The Maunds | 7 |
| On or near Old Plough Walk | 6 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near The Green | 6 |
Of the 244 crimes in Deddington, Cherwell with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Deddington, Cherwell has an estimated population of 9,123 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deddington, Cherwell average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Deddington, Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Deddington, Cherwell a safe place to live?
Deddington, Cherwell recorded 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,809th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Deddington, Cherwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (29).
Is crime in Deddington, Cherwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deddington, Cherwell was up 4% on the year before: 257 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 248 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deddington, Cherwell?
About 9,123 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deddington, Cherwell?
Deddington, Cherwell is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.