Total Crime Rate
56.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kings Close West area has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ridgeway , and the 125th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
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 Kings Close West (SN6 8LU) in the last 12 months was 56.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.4% higher than the Ridgeway average (41.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 74.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kings Close West (SN6 8LU), the main crime hotspot is near Idstone Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ridgeway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Idstone Road | Under investigation |
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