Didcot Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Didcot’s crime profile revealed a marked imbalance between violent and property crime, with the former accounting for over 45% of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents placed the area 24.4% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a trend consistent with Didcot’s generally low crime history. Violence and sexual offences (106 cases) were the most frequent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (36 cases) and shoplifting (26 cases). This violent dominance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 3.0 per 1,000 (compared to Didcot’s 3.0 per 1,000, matching the UK rate). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, with schools out, festivals, and tourism—likely contributes to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though these remained below the UK average. Property crime, while lower in proportion (30% of total crimes), saw shoplifting rates slightly above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.7 per 1,000), possibly linked to retail activity in Didcot’s town centre. The area’s lower burglary rates (0.2 per 1,000 vs UK’s 0.3) may reflect effective community policing or lower residential density, though this remains speculative without further data. The balance between violent and property crime in Didcot suggests a focus on addressing public order and anti-social behaviour as key priorities, given their seasonal spikes during summer months.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 140% (from 5 to 12 cases) and burglary rising 133% (from 3 to 7 cases). These increases, though still below UK averages, may reflect the impact of summer festivals and outdoor events, which could heighten opportunities for vandalism. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped 33.3% (from 6 to 4 cases), due to reduced cycling activity during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour, while remaining a persistent issue (15.5% of total crimes), was 35% below the UK average, indicating effective local interventions or a lower prevalence of such incidents in Didcot’s built-up area. The only category exceeding the UK average was shoplifting, which rose 8% (0.7 vs 0.7 per 1,000), suggesting a need for targeted retail crime prevention measures. Residents should note that violent crimes, though not exceeding the UK rate, remain the most common category, with 106 incidents reported—over double the property crime total. This highlights the importance of community safety initiatives focused on reducing violence and sexual offences, particularly during peak summer activity periods.

Didcot’s July 2025 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 marked an 18.3% increase from the previous month’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 8 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for consistent community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but still significant for a built-up area. This statistic translates to a resident having a 0.65% chance of being directly involved in a crime during July, a figure that may seem low but highlights the cumulative impact of repeated incidents across the population. The 18.3% month-on-month rise was most pronounced in violent crimes, which increased by 140% in criminal damage and arson, though this category remains below the UK average. This contrast between local and national trends suggests that Didcot’s unique characteristics—such as its proximity to Oxford and its mix of residential and commercial areas—play a role in shaping its crime profile. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while Didcot is generally safer than the UK average, the upward trend in specific categories warrants attention from local authorities and residents alike.