Crime in Kidlington: statistics, rates and trends
937 crimes were recorded in Kidlington in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.8 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 at a glance
- Crime trends in Kidlington
- Types of crime in Kidlington
- Kidlington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kidlington
- Streets with the most crime in Kidlington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kidlington
- Demographics of Kidlington
- Questions about crime in Kidlington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (379), other theft (95) and shoplifting (93) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 978th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kidlington | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 937 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.8 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,942 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kidlington peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,083 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (872). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 937 | 58.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 944 | 59.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 946 | 59.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 992 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,083 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 983 | 61.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 872 | 54.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 874 | 54.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 966 | 60.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 39 to 53 and other theft rose from 82 to 95, while shoplifting fell from 126 to 93 and burglary fell from 44 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 379 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Other theft | 95 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 5.8 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 68 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kidlington; the highest is Oxford (103.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Eynsham (43.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eynsham | 298 | 43.9 | -25% |
| Oxford | 17,690 | 103.9 | +77% |
| Bicester | 3,255 | 83.2 | +42% |
| Witney | 1,763 | 64.1 | +9% |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 2,257 | 68.5 | +17% |
| Carterton | 898 | 46.7 | -21% |
| Chipping Norton | 465 | 62.3 | +6% |
| Thame | 576 | 53.3 | -9% |
Of the 2 areas within Kidlington, Kidlington East had the highest crime rate (58.1 per 1,000) and Kidlington West the lowest (55.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidlington East | Neighbourhood | 10,577 | 615 | 58.1 |
| Kidlington West | Neighbourhood | 8,996 | 498 | 55.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Kidlington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (97).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near Supermarket | 96 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 66 |
| On or near Evenlode Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Watts Way | 34 |
| 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 |
Of the 855 crimes in Kidlington with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 296 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 291 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Kidlington has an estimated population of 15,942 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (10%, against 17%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kidlington average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kidlington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kidlington a safe place to live?
Kidlington recorded 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 978th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kidlington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 379 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (95).
Is crime in Kidlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidlington was almost unchanged on the year before: 937 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 944 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kidlington?
About 15,942 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kidlington?
Kidlington 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.