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Crime in Bletchingdon

Bletchingdon had 9 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 21.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 17 Cherwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 47% below the middle Cherwell area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

OX5, Cherwell · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bletchingdon

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21.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 17Cherwell rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 5 Apr 1 May 3 Jun 2 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bletchingdon. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence444%
criminal damage222%
shoplifting222%
anti-social behaviour111%

Bletchingdon against Cherwell

TypeBletchingdon per 1,000Middle Cherwell areaChange
Violence9.620.9–
Burglary01.3–
Vehicle crime00.8–
Anti-social behaviour2.45.8–
Theft and robbery04.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kidlington56.2▼ 4%
Bletchingdon21.6▼ 10%
See every Cherwell area ranked on the crime in Cherwell page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bletchingdon a safe area?

Bletchingdon had about 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 17 Cherwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bletchingdon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (4), followed by criminal damage (2) and shoplifting (2).