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Is OX5 Safe?

Cherwell, Kidlington

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Overall safety rating

Below average crime

OX5 has 18% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.

Burglaries (12 months)

76

2.78 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,515

55.5 per 1,000 residents

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

5
7
10
7
3
5
10
14
2
4
5
4
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
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Feb 26
Mar 26

Property types in OX5

Source: Census 2021 · 11,565 households

Detached 31%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 18%Flats 10%

Neighbourhood crime detail

OX5 sits within Kidlington East. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.

View Kidlington East crime report

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.