Crime in Kidlington: statistics, rates and trends
942 crimes were recorded in Kidlington in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kidlington
- Questions about crime in Kidlington
- About this data
942 crimes were recorded in Kidlington in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 386 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kidlington has the 982nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kidlington | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 942 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,942 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kidlington was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,093 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (860). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 942 | 59.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 939 | 58.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 953 | 59.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 994 | 62.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,093 | 68.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 987 | 61.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 860 | 53.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 869 | 54.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 960 | 60.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kidlington 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 vehicle crime (+28%) and other theft (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-29%) and burglary (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 386 | 24.2 | 0.71 | +11% |
| Other theft | 94 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 5.6 | 0.67 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -7% |
| Public order | 73 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.1 | 0.64 | +28% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -25% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +36% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.46 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.52 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kidlington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kidlington recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kidlington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kidlington recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kidlington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kidlington recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kidlington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kidlington recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kidlington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kidlington recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kidlington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kidlington recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kidlington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kidlington recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kidlington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kidlington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kidlington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kidlington recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kidlington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kidlington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kidlington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kidlington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kidlington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kidlington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kidlington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kidlington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kidlington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kidlington recorded 4 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 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kidlington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kidlington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kidlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eynsham | 290 | 42.7 | -28% |
| Oxford | 17,654 | 103.7 | +76% |
| Bicester | 3,263 | 83.4 | +41% |
| Witney | 1,837 | 66.8 | +13% |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 2,287 | 69.4 | +17% |
| Carterton | 875 | 45.5 | -23% |
| Chipping Norton | 491 | 65.7 | +11% |
| Thame | 552 | 51.1 | -14% |
2 areas within Kidlington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kidlington East had the highest rate (58.3 per 1,000) and Kidlington West the lowest (56.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidlington East | Neighbourhood | 10,577 | 617 | 58.3 |
| Kidlington West | Neighbourhood | 8,996 | 505 | 56.1 |
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 Kidlington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 66 |
| On or near Watts Way | 33 |
| On or near Evenlode Crescent | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Kingsway Drive | 17 |
| On or near Police Station | 16 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 16 |
| On or near Queens Avenue | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kidlington 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 | 301 | 32.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 31.3% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Kidlington has an estimated population of 15,942. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kidlington sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kidlington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Kidlington a safe place to live?
Kidlington recorded 59.1 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 Kidlington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (94).
Is crime in Kidlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kidlington was almost unchanged on the year before: 942 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 939 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kidlington?
Kidlington 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 Kidlington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.