Crime in Kidlington West: statistics, rates and trends
498 crimes were recorded in Kidlington West in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kidlington West at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidlington West
- Types of crime in Kidlington West
- Kidlington West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kidlington West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidlington West
- Demographics of Kidlington West
- Questions about crime in Kidlington West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), other theft (54) and anti-social behaviour (48) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,814th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kidlington West | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 498 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,996 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kidlington West peaked in the year to August 2018 (559 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (426). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 498 | 55.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 500 | 55.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 473 | 52.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 491 | 54.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 504 | 56.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 482 | 53.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 426 | 47.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 445 | 49.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 559 | 62.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 42 to 54 and violence and sexual offences rose from 211 to 248, while criminal damage and arson fell from 46 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Other theft | 54 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kidlington West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidlington East | 615 | 58.1 | +5% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 446 | 58.0 | +5% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,442 | 89.9 | +62% |
| Bicester West | 578 | 65.2 | +18% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -17% |
| Bicester East | 1,100 | 113.3 | +105% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 525 | 47.5 | -14% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Kidlington West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Cresswell Close | 51 |
| On or near Evenlode Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Watts Way | 34 |
| On or near Hayday Close | 28 |
| On or near Flatford Place | 11 |
| On or near Meadow View | 11 |
| On or near Poppy Close | 11 |
| On or near The Phelps | 8 |
| On or near Wilsdon Way | 8 |
Of the 450 crimes in Kidlington West with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Kidlington West has an estimated population of 8,996 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidlington West average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kidlington West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kidlington West a safe place to live?
Kidlington West recorded 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,814th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kidlington West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (54).
Is crime in Kidlington West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidlington West was almost unchanged on the year before: 498 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 500 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidlington West?
About 8,996 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidlington West?
Kidlington 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.