Crime in Didcot West: statistics, rates and trends
791 crimes were recorded in Didcot West in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Didcot West
- Questions about crime in Didcot West
- About this data
791 crimes were recorded in Didcot West in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 304 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Didcot West has the 1,926th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Didcot West | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 791 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,147 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Didcot West was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,018 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (661). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 791 | 78.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 884 | 87.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 849 | 83.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 876 | 86.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,018 | 100.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 976 | 96.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 780 | 76.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 690 | 68.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 661 | 65.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Didcot West 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, possession of weapons. The largest falls were in burglary (-40%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 30.0 | 0.88 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 128 | 12.6 | 1.52 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 9.1 | 0.59 | +1% |
| Public order | 61 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -17% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -26% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +69% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.1 | 0.42 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.4 | 1.42 | +180% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.02 | +133% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 1.20 | -47% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.29 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Didcot West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Didcot West recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Didcot West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Didcot West recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Didcot West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Didcot West recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Didcot West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Didcot West recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Didcot West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Didcot West recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Didcot West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Didcot West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Didcot West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Didcot West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Didcot West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Didcot West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Didcot West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Didcot West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Didcot West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Didcot West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Didcot West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Didcot West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Didcot West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Didcot West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Didcot West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Didcot West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Didcot West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Didcot West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Didcot West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Didcot West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Didcot West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot South | 812 | 57.6 | -26% |
| Didcot North East | 385 | 38.0 | -51% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 209 | 48.5 | -38% |
| Cholsey | 327 | 33.8 | -57% |
| Berinsfield | 186 | 59.0 | -24% |
| Wallingford | 470 | 53.8 | -31% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 323 | 32.1 | -59% |
| Goring | 119 | 25.1 | -68% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Broadway | 58 |
| On or near Great Western Drive | 45 |
| On or near Edinburgh Drive | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Blackthorn Road | 19 |
| On or near Yew Tree Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Lydalls Close | 14 |
| On or near Durnells | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Didcot West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 30.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 27.6% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Didcot West has an estimated population of 10,147. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Didcot West sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Didcot West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Didcot West a safe place to live?
Didcot West recorded 78.0 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (128).
Is crime in Didcot West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Didcot West was down 11% on the year before: 791 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 884 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Didcot West?
Didcot West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.