Crime Rate in Cherwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cherwell

The total recorded crimes in Cherwell, UK in March 2025 are around 1,110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cherwell crime rate of 6.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (453) incidents (32.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (128) incidents (13.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (93) incidents (32.86% increase)
Cherwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Palmer Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 18

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 (225 crimes), and the safest, Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote (25 crimes), is 200 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cherwell.

Similarly, the area of Banbury Grimsbury (150 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bicester North (15 crimes), with a difference of 135 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cherwell.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Banbury Cross and Neithrop225
Bicester South and Ambrosden129
Banbury Ruscote86
Bicester East84
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown75

Safest Wards:

Banbury Hardwick47
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington46
Bicester West40
Deddington32
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote25

Most Dangerous Areas:

Banbury Grimsbury150
Bicester South118
Islip, Arncott & Chesterton103
Banbury Ruscote80
Banbury Easington73

Safest Areas:

Banbury Hardwick39
Sibford, Hook Norton & Milcombe25
Bodicote, Adderbury & Bloxham21
Kidlington South17
Bicester North15

Cherwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cherwell has recorded 1,110 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 9320th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
South Oxfordshire705 58,975 58,249 5
Vale of White Horse654 49,300 37,938 4
West Oxfordshire607 37,121 47,223 3
Oxford1,563 120,583 118,063 1

Cherwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (453 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (128 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 342 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 113 incidents.

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 4570 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 457.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 930 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025453
February 2025342
January 2025351
December 2024408
November 2024418
October 2024397
September 2024425
August 2024375
July 2024471
June 2024930

A total of 1006 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 100.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 202571
January 202566
December 202447
November 202472
October 2024114
September 202473
August 2024103
July 2024134
June 2024236

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202434

A total of 477 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202535
January 202549
December 202461
November 202454
October 202455
September 202421
August 202422
July 202448
June 202488

A total of 814 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202575
February 202560
January 202571
December 202478
November 202452
October 202455
September 202453
August 202491
July 202487
June 2024192

A total of 343 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202525
January 202526
December 202427
November 202432
October 202446
September 202438
August 202427
July 202431
June 202458

A total of 289 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202521
January 202530
December 202419
November 202418
October 202422
September 202427
August 202420
July 202432
June 202474

A total of 1108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 110.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202593
February 202570
January 202578
December 2024105
November 202489
October 2024102
September 2024112
August 2024104
July 2024127
June 2024228

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 202412
October 202411
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 974 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 97.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 202570
January 202573
December 202477
November 202470
October 2024110
September 2024108
August 202490
July 2024110
June 2024176

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248

A total of 1567 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 156.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025128
February 2025113
January 2025152
December 2024186
November 2024168
October 2024142
September 2024111
August 2024130
July 2024139
June 2024298

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202515
December 202412
November 202417
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242
July 20246
June 202442

A total of 654 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202536
January 202592
December 202481
November 202477
October 202460
September 202470
August 202438
July 202437
June 2024108

High Crime Locations Cherwell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19
2. Palmer Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences17
Robbery1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Drugs8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
4. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total14
Other theft13
Vehicle crime1
5. East Castle Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order2

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