Crime Rates at Meadow Way, Yarnton, Kidlington, OX5 1TA

Meadow Way area has the 10th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East , and the 92nd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

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 Meadow Way (OX5 1TA) in the last 12 months was 94.5 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% higher than the Kidlington East average (58.5 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 Burglary 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 Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 51.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Meadow Way (OX5 1TA), the main crime hotspot is near Cresswell Close. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.