Crime Rate in Cherwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cherwell

The total recorded crimes in Cherwell, Cherwell in January 2025 are around 1,019 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cherwell crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cherwell, encompassing approximately 161,015 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (351) incidents (-13.97% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (152) incidents (-18.28% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (92) incidents (13.58% increase)
Cherwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 15

Cherwell Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

How safe is Cherwell?

To understand the safety of Cherwell, we need to analyze Cherwell crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Cherwell has recorded 14,838 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 92.15 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 166 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,824 crimes with a crime rate of 79.64, ranking it 203 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Cherwell reported a higher crime volume than the Oxfordshire average, with 14,838 crimes compared to 12,163. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Cherwell recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cherwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxfordshire average, with 12,824 crimes compared to 10,859. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Cherwell recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Cherwell is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Oxfordshire, Cherwell has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cherwell Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Banbury Cross and Neithrop (201 crimes), and the safest, Deddington (24 crimes), is 177 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cherwell.

Similarly, the area of Banbury Grimsbury (154 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kidlington South (9 crimes), with a difference of 145 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cherwell.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Banbury Cross and Neithrop201
Bicester South and Ambrosden122
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown85
Fringford and Heyfords83
Bicester East76

Safest Wards:

Launton and Otmoor37
Bicester West36
Kidlington West34
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote32
Deddington24

Most Dangerous Areas:

Banbury Grimsbury154
Bicester South122
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton100
Banbury Calthorpe74
Banbury Easington66

Safest Areas:

Bodicote, Adderbury & Bloxham26
Kidlington North21
Bicester North20
Sibford, Hook Norton & Milcombe12
Kidlington South9

Cherwell Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Cherwell has recorded 1,019 crimes with crime rate of 6.33 ranking 184th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2024, the total Cherwell crimes were 14,838. The crime rate of Cherwell in 2024 was 92.15 (year) or 7.68 (month) ranking it 166 danzarous in the UK. Cherwell ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cherwell were around 12,824 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.64 (year) or 6.64 (month) ranking 203 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Oxfordshire, Cherwell ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Cherwell

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
South Oxfordshire611 58,975 58,249 5
Vale of White Horse628 49,300 37,938 4
West Oxfordshire520 37,121 47,223 3
Oxford1,254 120,583 118,063 1

Cherwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (351 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (152 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 408 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (418 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (168 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (397 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (142 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (425 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (112 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (375 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (130 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 471 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (930 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (298 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 814 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 101.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202573
December 202477
November 202470
October 2024110
September 2024108
August 202490
July 2024110
June 2024176

A total of 93 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202434

A total of 242 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202419
November 202418
October 202422
September 202427
August 202420
July 202432
June 202474

A total of 114 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202412
November 202417
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242
July 20246
June 202442

A total of 398 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202461
November 202454
October 202455
September 202421
August 202422
July 202448
June 202488

A total of 3775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 471.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 930 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025351
December 2024408
November 2024418
October 2024397
September 2024425
August 2024375
July 2024471
June 2024930

A total of 945 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 118.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202578
December 2024105
November 202489
October 2024102
September 2024112
August 2024104
July 2024127
June 2024228

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248

A total of 285 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202427
November 202432
October 202446
September 202438
August 202427
July 202431
June 202458

A total of 563 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202592
December 202481
November 202477
October 202460
September 202470
August 202438
July 202437
June 2024108

A total of 845 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 105.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202447
November 202472
October 2024114
September 202473
August 2024103
July 2024134
June 2024236

A total of 1326 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 165.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025152
December 2024186
November 2024168
October 2024142
September 2024111
August 2024130
July 2024139
June 2024298

A total of 679 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202571
December 202478
November 202452
October 202455
September 202453
August 202491
July 202487
June 2024192

High Crime Locations Cherwell in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cherwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting17
Other theft2
3. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total15
Other theft10
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1

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