Crime in Kidlington East: statistics, rates and trends
617 crimes were recorded in Kidlington East in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kidlington East at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidlington East
- Types of crime in Kidlington East
- Kidlington East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kidlington East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidlington East
- Population and deprivation in Kidlington East
- Questions about crime in Kidlington East
- About this data
617 crimes were recorded in Kidlington East in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 227 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kidlington East has the 2,665th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kidlington East | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 617 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.3 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,577 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kidlington East was highest in the year to July 2022 (795 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (552). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 617 | 58.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 598 | 56.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 623 | 58.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 670 | 63.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 795 | 75.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 661 | 62.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 597 | 56.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 604 | 57.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 552 | 52.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kidlington East 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 vehicle crime (+21%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%). The largest falls were in burglary (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 21.5 | 0.63 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 7.1 | 0.86 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 5.5 | 0.36 | +18% |
| Other theft | 55 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +4% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.4 | 0.67 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +21% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.5 | 0.75 | +18% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -26% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kidlington East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kidlington East recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kidlington East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kidlington East recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kidlington East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kidlington East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kidlington East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kidlington East recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kidlington East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kidlington East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kidlington East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kidlington East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kidlington East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kidlington East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kidlington East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kidlington East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kidlington East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kidlington East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kidlington East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kidlington East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kidlington East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kidlington East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kidlington East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kidlington East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kidlington East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kidlington East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kidlington East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kidlington East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kidlington East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kidlington East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidlington East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidlington West | 505 | 56.1 | -4% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 432 | 56.1 | -4% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,430 | 89.2 | +53% |
| Bicester West | 612 | 69.0 | +18% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -22% |
| Bicester East | 1,089 | 112.2 | +92% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 536 | 48.5 | -17% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -50% |
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 Kidlington East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Kingsway Drive | 17 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 16 |
| On or near Police Station | 16 |
| On or near Queens Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Croxford Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Dale Place | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kidlington East 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 | 197 | 31.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.5% |
| Not recorded | 58 | 9.4% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
Kidlington East has an estimated population of 10,577. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kidlington East sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kidlington East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Kidlington East a safe place to live?
Kidlington East recorded 58.3 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 Kidlington East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (75).
Is crime in Kidlington East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidlington East was up 3% on the year before: 617 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kidlington East?
Kidlington East 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 Kidlington East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.