Crime Rates at Barnes Close, Didcot, OX11 8JN

Barnes Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Didcot South , and the 74th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Barnes Close (OX11 8JN) in the last 12 months was 72.0 per 1,000 residents and was 37.5% higher than the Didcot South average (52.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barnes Close (OX11 8JN), the main crime hotspot is near Lockinge Close. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.