Didcot Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Didcot, the average resident faces a 1-in-218 chance of a crime being reported this month, a figure that underscores the area's consistently low crime profile. With a total crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, Didcot remains 39.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This disparity is evident in the breakdown of reported incidents, where violence and sexual offences (63 cases) accounted for 38.4% of total crimes, followed by shoplifting (21 cases, 12.8%) and public order offences (19 cases, 11.6%). These patterns align with the area's semi-rural character, where community policing and lower population density may temper the incidence of more severe crimes. November's seasonal context—marked by dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night—could have influenced the rise in theft from the person, which surged by 400% compared to October. However, the overall crime picture remains stable, with violent crime rates at 1.8 per 1,000 (30% below UK average) and property crimes (60 total) maintaining a balanced proportion. The area's low rates of anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000, 55% below UK average) further suggest a strong sense of community cohesion, likely reinforced by local initiatives and the absence of high-density commercial hubs that might drive more frequent public disorder.

November saw a 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened retail activity around Black Friday. Conversely, burglary and robbery both fell sharply, with burglary dropping 71.4% and robbery declining 66.7% compared to October. These decreases suggest possible seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (38.4% of total crimes), but at 1.8 per 1,000, this rate is 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also stood out, with Didcot's rate at 0.5 per 1,000—55% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area's relatively low levels of public disorder compared to the national picture.

Didcot's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 28.4% decrease from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as significantly safer compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, with residents facing a 39.5% lower risk than the national figure. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 5 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 218 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure is lower than the national average, suggesting a consistent pattern of lower crime density in Didcot. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the area's crime profile aligns with its character as a semi-rural built-up area within South Oxfordshire, where community cohesion and local policing likely contribute to sustained reductions in reported incidents.