Kidlington Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kidlington's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000, a figure 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This continued safety advantage is tempered by a concerning shift in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.1% of all incidents—despite a 10% month-on-month decline. Other theft remains a persistent issue, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 54% above the UK average. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—likely contributes to the rise in anti-social behaviour, which has surged 200% compared to September. As a built-up area within Cherwell, Kidlington's crime profile reflects a mix of urban pressures and community characteristics. The high proportion of violence-related crimes may partly explain the area's lower-than-average burglary rate, though this remains a point of contrast with national trends. While the overall crime rate remains reassuringly low, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and property crimes suggests the need for targeted awareness, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or public gathering spaces.

October 2025 saw a sharp 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in both robbery and burglary, signals troubling trends in community safety. While overall crime remains 36.4% below the UK average, the disproportionate rise in anti-social behaviour—now at 0.4 per 1,000—suggests localized pressures. Violence and sexual offences, though down 10% from September, still account for 35.1% of all crimes, a rate 36% below the UK average. Other theft, however, shows a stark 54% gap above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000. Residents should be particularly alert to anti-social behaviour in public spaces, which has more than doubled in a single month.

Kidlington's crime rate in October 2025 rose 15% from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000 to 4.9 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, means residents now face a 1-in-204 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. Daily crime figures show 2 incidents occurred on average, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 15,684, this translates to a relatively low level of exposure compared to national trends. The shift in crime mix—particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary—suggests seasonal factors may be influencing patterns. While the overall rate stays well below the UK average, the month-on-month increase highlights the need for continued vigilance in areas where crime has risen sharply.