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Crime in Kidlington

Kidlington had 267 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 17 Cherwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Cherwell area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

OX5, Cherwell · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kidlington

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56.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 17Cherwell rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common112 in 3 months

Month by month

82 Mar 106 Apr 90 May 88 Jun 95 Jul 84 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Kidlington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11242%
theft2911%
shoplifting2810%
anti-social behaviour2610%
public order197%
vehicle crime156%
criminal damage114%
burglary62%

Kidlington against Cherwell

TypeKidlington per 1,000Middle Cherwell areaChange
Violence23.620.9▲ 1%
Burglary1.31.3–
Vehicle crime3.20.8▼ 12%
Anti-social behaviour5.55.8▼ 24%
Theft and robbery84.6▲ 58%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Begbroke78.7▲ 88%
Cutteslowe61.9▼ 15%
Kidlington56.2▼ 4%
Yarnton40.9▼ 8%
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 Kidlington a safe area?

Kidlington had about 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 17 Cherwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kidlington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (112), followed by theft (29) and shoplifting (28).