Kidlington Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Kidlington's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a combination of local patterns and national trends, with violent crimes dominating the statistics while remaining below the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—32.4% lower than the UK's 6.8—highlights its generally safer environment compared to the national average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, though they still sit 8% below the UK's rate for this type. Other theft (11.1%) and anti-social behaviour (8.3%) followed, with the latter showing a stark 57% deficit against the UK average. This built-up area within Cherwell, likely characterized by a mix of residential and commercial land use, experienced seasonal shifts typical of January: reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have contributed to the 40% drop in shoplifting compared to December. However, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes (50% vs 29%) suggests local dynamics such as community interactions or policing strategies may be influencing this balance. The post-holiday period, combined with typical January conditions, may have created an environment where interpersonal conflicts outweighed opportunities for property crime, a pattern consistent with smaller urban areas where social networks are tightly knit.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in three crime categories, each doubling from December's figures: theft from the person, burglary, and other crime. This sudden surge in these areas contrasts with steep declines in vehicle crime (-75%) and shoplifting (-40%), likely reflecting seasonal patterns of reduced retail activity. The dominance of violent crimes (50% of total) is striking, especially as they remain 8% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 57% below the UK rate, suggesting effective community policing or environmental factors in this built-up area. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary—a crime type typically associated with rural or suburban areas—raises questions about local security measures, though the overall rate remains low enough to suggest no immediate cause for alarm.

Kidlington's crime rate in January 2026 rose slightly by 2.9% compared to December 2025, moving from 4.5 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This marginal increase contrasts with the area's overall trend of remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Kidlington recorded roughly two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile. When scaled to the local population of 15,684, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 218 residents—an indicator that crime remains relatively infrequent in this built-up area. While the population-scaled perspective shows a low level of risk, the slight uptick in overall rate suggests ongoing vigilance is warranted, particularly in areas where specific crime types have seen increases. This context helps residents gauge their personal risk against both local and national benchmarks.