Crime in Didcot West: statistics, rates and trends
814 crimes were recorded in Didcot West in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Didcot West at a glance
- Crime trends in Didcot West
- Types of crime in Didcot West
- Didcot West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Didcot West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Didcot West
- Demographics of Didcot West
- Questions about crime in Didcot West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (311), shoplifting (138) and anti-social behaviour (94) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,834th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Didcot West | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 814 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,147 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Didcot West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,013 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (654). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 814 | 80.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 853 | 84.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 882 | 86.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 848 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,013 | 99.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 986 | 97.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 786 | 77.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 705 | 69.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 654 | 64.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Didcot West recorded notably more shoplifting (61% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (40% below) and drugs (31% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 65 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 30.6 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 13.6 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 61 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Didcot West has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Didcot West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot South | 807 | 57.3 | -29% |
| Didcot North East | 390 | 38.5 | -52% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | -40% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | -57% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | -30% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | -34% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -60% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -67% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Didcot West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (140).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 140 |
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near Broadway | 58 |
| On or near Great Western Drive | 46 |
| On or near Edinburgh Drive | 24 |
| On or near Blackthorn Road | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Yew Tree Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Durnells | 14 |
| On or near Lydalls Close | 14 |
Of the 720 crimes in Didcot West with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 250 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Didcot West has an estimated population of 10,147 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Didcot West average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Didcot West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Didcot West a safe place to live?
Didcot West recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,834th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Didcot West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (138).
Is crime in Didcot West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Didcot West was down 5% on the year before: 814 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 853 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Didcot West?
About 10,147 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Didcot West?
Didcot West 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.