Crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch: statistics, rates and trends
94 crimes were recorded in Kidmore End & Whitchurch in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidmore End & Whitchurch
- Types of crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch
- Kidmore End & Whitchurch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidmore End & Whitchurch
- Demographics of Kidmore End & Whitchurch
- Questions about crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (26), other theft (16), anti-social behaviour (12) and burglary (12) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,740th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Kidmore End & Whitchurch | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 94 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.2 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,008 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch peaked in the year to August 2022 (122 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (83). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 94 | 31.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 83 | 27.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 92 | 30.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 113 | 37.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 122 | 40.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 109 | 36.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 106 | 35.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 90 | 29.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 107 | 35.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (75% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 33 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 8.6 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Other theft | 16 | 5.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 4.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kidmore End & Whitchurch; the highest is Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire (61.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Goring, South Oxfordshire (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidmore End & Whitchurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote & Rotherfield | 468 | 44.8 | +43% |
| Sonning Common | 264 | 30.7 | -2% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -16% |
| Henley-on-Thames | 758 | 61.0 | +95% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +70% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | +11% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | +2% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | +31% |
The 10 locations below account for 76% of the crime recorded in Kidmore End & Whitchurch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 11 |
| On or near Chazey Close | 8 |
| On or near Sheepways Lane | 8 |
| On or near Hartslock Bridleway | 6 |
| On or near Manor Road | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near Deadman'S Lane | 5 |
| On or near Tanners Lane | 4 |
| On or near Bardolph'S Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 82 crimes in Kidmore End & Whitchurch with one. The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 42.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 21 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
Kidmore End & Whitchurch has an estimated population of 3,008 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidmore End & Whitchurch average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kidmore End & Whitchurch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kidmore End & Whitchurch a safe place to live?
Kidmore End & Whitchurch recorded 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,740th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 26 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (16).
Is crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidmore End & Whitchurch was up 13% on the year before: 94 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 83 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidmore End & Whitchurch?
About 3,008 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidmore End & Whitchurch?
Kidmore End & Whitchurch 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.