Crime in Didcot North East: statistics, rates and trends
390 crimes were recorded in Didcot North East in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Didcot North East at a glance
- Crime trends in Didcot North East
- Types of crime in Didcot North East
- Didcot North East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Didcot North East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Didcot North East
- Demographics of Didcot North East
- Questions about crime in Didcot North East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (167), anti-social behaviour (49) and criminal damage and arson (35) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,493rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Didcot North East | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 390 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.5 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,138 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Didcot North East peaked in the year to August 2021 (443 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (305). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 390 | 38.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 437 | 43.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 381 | 37.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 428 | 42.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 411 | 40.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 443 | 43.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 386 | 38.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 323 | 31.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 305 | 30.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and public order (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 35, while anti-social behaviour fell from 70 to 49 and public order fell from 33 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 167 | 16.5 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Didcot North East; the highest is Didcot West (80.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Goring, South Oxfordshire (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Didcot North East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot South | 807 | 57.3 | +49% |
| Didcot West | 814 | 80.2 | +109% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | -10% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | +25% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +45% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +38% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -17% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Didcot North East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Franklin Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Lady Grove | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Didcot Parkway | 13 |
| On or near Venners Water | 13 |
| On or near Brunstock Beck | 11 |
| On or near Cray Court | 10 |
| On or near Don Close | 10 |
| On or near Short Furlong | 9 |
Of the 341 crimes in Didcot North East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Didcot North East has an estimated population of 10,138 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer retired residents (10%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Didcot North East average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Didcot North East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 77.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Didcot North East a safe place to live?
Didcot North East recorded 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,493rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Didcot North East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 167 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Didcot North East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Didcot North East was down 11% on the year before: 390 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 437 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Didcot North East?
About 10,138 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Didcot North East?
Didcot North East 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.