Crime in Kidlington East: statistics, rates and trends
615 crimes were recorded in Kidlington East in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kidlington East
- Questions about crime in Kidlington East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (222), shoplifting (79), anti-social behaviour (58) and other theft (58) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,695th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kidlington East | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 615 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.1 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,577 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kidlington East peaked in the year to August 2022 (779 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (566). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 615 | 58.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 600 | 56.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 605 | 57.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 682 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 779 | 73.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 664 | 62.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 607 | 57.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 606 | 57.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 566 | 53.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and criminal damage and arson (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 30 to 35 and anti-social behaviour rose from 50 to 58, while burglary fell from 31 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 21.0 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 7.5 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.2 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kidlington East; the highest is Bicester East (113.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Deddington, Cherwell (28.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidlington East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidlington West | 498 | 55.4 | -5% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 446 | 58.0 | 0% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,442 | 89.9 | +55% |
| Bicester West | 578 | 65.2 | +12% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -21% |
| Bicester East | 1,100 | 113.3 | +95% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 525 | 47.5 | -18% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Kidlington East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 16 |
| On or near Kingsway Drive | 16 |
| On or near Police Station | 16 |
| On or near Queens Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Croxford Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Dale Place | 14 |
Of the 557 crimes in Kidlington East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Kidlington East has an estimated population of 10,577 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidlington East average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kidlington East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kidlington East a safe place to live?
Kidlington East recorded 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,695th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kidlington East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (79).
Is crime in Kidlington East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidlington East was up 2% on the year before: 615 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 600 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidlington East?
About 10,577 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidlington East?
Kidlington East 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.