Kidlington Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kidlington’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, which has been a defining characteristic of this built-up area within Cherwell. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29 incidents—37.7% of all crimes reported—and these were 29% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour followed with 12 incidents, contributing 15.6% to the total, while criminal damage and arson made up 13% of reported crimes. These figures align with Kidlington’s demographic and geographic context as a smaller, largely residential area with limited commercial density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could heighten burglary risks. However, burglary in Kidlington remained exceptionally low, with only one incident reported, 69% below the UK average. This suggests that local deterrents, such as community engagement or property security measures, may be effective. The overall crime rate’s continued distance from the UK average underscores Kidlington’s status as a relatively safe area, though the 25% above-average rate for 'Other crime' indicates a need for further scrutiny into this category’s drivers. This anomaly may reflect underreported or less common incidents, but its significance warrants attention in future analyses.

August 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types. Other theft increased by 300%, rising from one incident to four, marking a sharp upward trend that may reflect changes in local patterns or reporting practices. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 57.1%, from seven to three, possibly linked to reduced traffic or heightened awareness during the summer holidays. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 37.7% of all crimes, though they were 29% below the UK average. 'Other crime' was the only category in Kidlington that exceeded the UK average by 25%, a deviation that could indicate unaddressed local issues or unique reporting dynamics. These shifts highlight the need for targeted analysis of emerging trends, particularly in categories like other theft, which saw a dramatic increase.

Kidlington's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% decrease from the previous month’s 5.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile, which has consistently remained well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in August, a figure that reflects the sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 204 residents, underscoring the relatively safe environment. When scaled to the local population of 15,684, the monthly exposure remains minimal, suggesting that residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average. This pattern is consistent with Kidlington’s character as a smaller, largely residential area with limited commercial density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.