Total Crime Rate
32.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wenlock Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Didcot West , and the 207th lowest 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 Wenlock Close (OX11 7UJ) in the last 12 months was 32.3 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wenlock Close (OX11 7UJ), 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 | Possession of weapons | Brendon Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brendon Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Second Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wortham Road | Under investigation |
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