Crime in Didcot: statistics, rates and trends
2,222 crimes were recorded in Didcot in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
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2,222 crimes were recorded in Didcot in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 964 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Didcot has the 938th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Didcot | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,222 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 36,203 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Didcot was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,450 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,506). Over the whole period it rose 48%, 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 | 2,222 | 61.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,450 | 67.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,238 | 61.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,136 | 59.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,269 | 62.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,131 | 58.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,884 | 52.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,567 | 43.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,506 | 41.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 207 |
| June 2026 | 176 |
| May 2026 | 224 |
| April 2026 | 194 |
| March 2026 | 212 |
| February 2026 | 185 |
| January 2026 | 181 |
| December 2025 | 178 |
| November 2025 | 164 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 179 |
| August 2025 | 184 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Didcot 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 criminal damage and arson (+18%).
The largest falls were in theft from the person (-57%) and bicycle theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 964 | 26.6 | 0.78 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 285 | 7.9 | 0.51 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 208 | 5.7 | 0.69 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +18% |
| Public order | 176 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -8% |
| Other theft | 129 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -23% |
| Drugs | 56 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -11% |
| Burglary | 42 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -18% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -12% |
| Robbery | 33 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +94% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 0.6 | 0.65 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Didcot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Didcot recorded 964 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Didcot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Didcot recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Didcot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Didcot recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Didcot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Didcot recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Didcot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Didcot recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Didcot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Didcot recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Didcot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Didcot recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Didcot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Didcot recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Didcot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Didcot recorded 42 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 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Didcot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Didcot recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Didcot
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Didcot recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Didcot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Didcot recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Didcot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Didcot recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Didcot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Didcot recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Didcot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Didcot.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Didcot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 2,287 | 69.4 | +13% |
| Wallingford | 470 | 53.8 | -12% |
| Benson | 216 | 31.6 | -49% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 570 | 52.9 | -14% |
| Wantage | 864 | 62.9 | +3% |
| Oxford | 17,654 | 103.7 | +69% |
| Sonning Common | 207 | 34.7 | -43% |
| Eynsham | 290 | 42.7 | -30% |
3 areas within Didcot, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Didcot West had the highest rate (78.0 per 1,000) and Didcot North East the lowest (38.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot West | Neighbourhood | 10,147 | 791 | 78.0 |
| Didcot South | Neighbourhood | 14,091 | 812 | 57.6 |
| Didcot North East | Neighbourhood | 10,138 | 385 | 38.0 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 141 |
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 66 |
| On or near Broadway | 58 |
| On or near Milton Road | 47 |
| On or near Great Western Drive | 45 |
| On or near Edmonds Court | 34 |
| On or near Roebuck Court | 30 |
| On or near Vicarage Road | 30 |
| On or near Greenwood Way | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Didcot 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 706 | 31.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 581 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 285 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 261 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 110 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 67 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Didcot has an estimated population of 36,203. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Didcot sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Didcot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Didcot a safe place to live?
Didcot recorded 61.4 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 964 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (285).
Is crime in Didcot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Didcot was down 9% on the year before: 2,222 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,450 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Didcot?
Didcot 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.