Crime in Didcot South: statistics, rates and trends
812 crimes were recorded in Didcot South in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Didcot South
- Questions about crime in Didcot South
- About this data
812 crimes were recorded in Didcot South in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 414 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Didcot South has the 2,702nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Didcot South | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 812 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,091 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Didcot South was highest in the year to July 2025 (869 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (522). Over the whole period it rose 56%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 812 | 57.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 869 | 61.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 825 | 58.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 775 | 55.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 827 | 58.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 726 | 51.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 710 | 50.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 566 | 40.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 522 | 37.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 68 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Didcot South 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 criminal damage and arson (+42%). The largest falls were in drugs (-50%) and other crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 29.4 | 0.86 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 7.3 | 0.48 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +42% |
| Public order | 71 | 5.0 | 0.76 | +3% |
| Other theft | 41 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -23% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -50% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -30% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.6 | 0.16 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.60 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -42% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Didcot South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Didcot South recorded 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 51.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Didcot South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Didcot South recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Didcot South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Didcot South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Didcot South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Didcot South recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Didcot South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Didcot South recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Didcot South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Didcot South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Didcot South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Didcot South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Didcot South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Didcot South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Didcot South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Didcot South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Didcot South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Didcot South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Didcot South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Didcot South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Didcot South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Didcot South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Didcot South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Didcot South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Didcot South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Didcot South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Didcot South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Didcot South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Didcot South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot West | 791 | 78.0 | +35% |
| Didcot North East | 385 | 38.0 | -34% |
| Cholsey | 327 | 33.8 | -41% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 209 | 48.5 | -16% |
| Wallingford | 470 | 53.8 | -7% |
| Berinsfield | 186 | 59.0 | +2% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 323 | 32.1 | -44% |
| Goring | 119 | 25.1 | -56% |
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 Didcot South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edmonds Court | 34 |
| On or near Vicarage Road | 30 |
| On or near Roebuck Court | 30 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 27 |
| On or near Mereland Road | 25 |
| On or near Lockinge Close | 24 |
| On or near Kibble Close | 22 |
| On or near St Peter'S Road | 20 |
| On or near Aspen Way | 18 |
| On or near Cockcroft Road | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Didcot South 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 298 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 12.7% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Didcot South has an estimated population of 14,091. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Didcot South sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Didcot South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Didcot South a safe place to live?
Didcot South recorded 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Didcot South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Didcot South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Didcot South was down 7% on the year before: 812 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 869 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Didcot South?
Didcot South is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Didcot South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.