Crime Rates at Kempster Close, Abingdon, OX14 3UU

Kempster Close area has the 31st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Abingdon Abbey Northcourt , and the 174th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

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 Kempster Close (OX14 3UU) in the last 12 months was 44.1 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% lower than the Abingdon Abbey Northcourt average (121.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kempster Close (OX14 3UU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Herman Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Daisy Bank (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.