Crime Rates at Lydalls Close, Didcot, OX11 7LD

Lydalls Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West , and the 94th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lydalls Close (OX11 7LD) in the last 12 months was 65.7 per 1,000 residents and was 24.2% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 37.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lydalls Close (OX11 7LD), the main crime hotspot is near Great Western Drive. Police recorded 58 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.