Crime in Didcot South: statistics, rates and trends
807 crimes were recorded in Didcot South in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Didcot South at a glance
- Crime trends in Didcot South
- Types of crime in Didcot South
- Didcot South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Didcot South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Didcot South
- Demographics of Didcot South
- Questions about crime in Didcot South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (404), anti-social behaviour (99) and criminal damage and arson (80) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,728th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Didcot South | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 807 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.3 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,091 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Didcot South peaked in the year to August 2025 (861 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (516). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 56%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 807 | 57.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 861 | 61.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 839 | 59.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 753 | 53.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 850 | 60.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 732 | 51.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 700 | 49.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 589 | 41.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 516 | 36.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (79% below) and vehicle crime (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 54 to 80, while other theft fell from 51 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 28.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Public order | 67 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.8 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Didcot South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot West | 814 | 80.2 | +40% |
| Didcot North East | 390 | 38.5 | -33% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | -40% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | -16% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | -7% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | -3% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -44% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Didcot South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Edmonds Court” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edmonds Court | 34 |
| On or near Roebuck Court | 33 |
| On or near Vicarage Road | 32 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 27 |
| On or near Lockinge Close | 26 |
| On or near Mereland Road | 26 |
| On or near Kibble Close | 23 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 19 |
| On or near Cockcroft Road | 17 |
| On or near Lynmouth Road | 17 |
Of the 708 crimes in Didcot South with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 99 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 297 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 165 | 23.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Didcot South has an estimated population of 14,091 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Didcot South average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Didcot South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Didcot South a safe place to live?
Didcot South recorded 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,728th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Didcot South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 404 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (99).
Is crime in Didcot South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Didcot South was down 6% on the year before: 807 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 861 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Didcot South?
About 14,091 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Didcot South?
Didcot South 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.