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Crime in Kennington

Kennington had 143 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 33 Vale of White Horse areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 72% above the middle Vale of White Horse area. Crime was down 11% on the three months before.

OX1, Vale of White Horse · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Kennington

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71.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 33Vale of White Horse rank1st is the highest rate
-11%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common67 in 3 months

Month by month

50 Mar 71 Apr 39 May 42 Jun 53 Jul 48 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6747%
shoplifting2316%
public order2014%
theft75%
anti-social behaviour64%
criminal damage64%
vehicle crime64%
other crime32%

Kennington against Vale of White Horse

TypeKennington per 1,000Middle Vale of White Horse areaChange
Violence33.418.1▼ 1%
Burglary12.3–
Vehicle crime30–
Anti-social behaviour34.7–
Theft and robbery4.53.5▼ 36%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
South Hinksey203.3▲ 24%
Sandford-on-Thames167.3▼ 8%
New Hinksey160.9▲ 18%
Rose Hill140.9▲ 1%
Littlemore137.1▲ 11%
Iffley131.3▲ 2%
Kennington71.2▼ 11%
See every Vale of White Horse area ranked on the crime in Vale of White Horse page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Kennington a safe area?

Kennington had about 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 33 Vale of White Horse areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kennington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (67), followed by shoplifting (23) and public order (20).