Total Crime Rate
82.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Osprey Place area has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West , and the 56th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Osprey Place (OX11 6BX) in the last 12 months was 82.0 per 1,000 residents and was 5.4% lower than the Didcot West average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 62.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Osprey Place (OX11 6BX), the main crime hotspot is near The Oval. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Didcot West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Brendon Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brendon Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Durnells | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Durnells | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Peacock Mews | — |
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