Total Crime Rate
55.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dale Place area has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Kidlington East , and the 190th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dale Place (OX5 2RT) in the last 12 months was 55.0 per 1,000 residents and was 6.0% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dale Place (OX5 2RT), the main crime hotspot is near Watts Way. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Sterling Road Approach | Under investigation |
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