Crime Rates at Gosford Close, Kidlington, OX5 2LU

Gosford Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East , and the 10th lowest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

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 Gosford Close (OX5 2LU) in the last 12 months was 5.9 per 1,000 residents and was 89.9% 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 1 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gosford Close (OX5 2LU), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 90 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.