Kidlington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Kidlington's crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 40.2% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes assaults and sexual misconduct, remains significantly below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, with a local rate of 2.1 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents is 38.8% lower than the national average, a figure that underscores Kidlington's relatively safe environment. Seasonal factors may have contributed to this profile, as the start of summer often brings increased foot traffic to local amenities and public spaces. Property crimes, which make up 31 incidents, show a balanced distribution between vehicle-related offences and theft, though they remain below the UK average for most categories. The low incidence of anti-social behaviour—5 cases, an 80% reduction from the UK average—suggests effective community policing and social cohesion. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or drug-related crimes further reinforces the area's stability. This pattern is consistent with Kidlington's character as a mixed-use built-up area, where community engagement and local initiatives likely play a role in maintaining lower crime rates.

June 2023 saw a 150% increase in 'Other crime' cases, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft and robbery, indicates a shift in the nature of crimes reported during the month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 58.3%, from 12 to 5 incidents, a decline that may reflect increased community engagement during the summer season. The violent crime category, which makes up 40.2% of all reported crimes, remains 28% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, however, exceeds the UK average by 28%, with 10 incidents recorded. This discrepancy highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas such as parking zones and roadways. A resident would find the 100% increase in 'Other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it signals a new type of criminal activity emerging in the area.

Kidlington's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 7.8% decrease from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer, when daylight hours increase and community activity shifts outdoors. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national daily averages. Over the course of the month, the crime rate translated to one reported incident for roughly every 191 residents, a measure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to Kidlington's specific demographic profile, reflecting the area's lower overall crime rate. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the presence of certain crimes like vehicle theft, the overall safety profile of Kidlington remains distinct from the national average, with a strong emphasis on community-driven crime prevention efforts.