Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brasenose Drive area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
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 Brasenose Drive (OX5 2EQ) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 46.6% lower than the Kidlington East average (58.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brasenose Drive (OX5 2EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Prestidge Place. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kidlington East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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