Crime Rate in Banbury Cross and Neithrop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop

The total recorded crimes in Banbury Cross and Neithrop, Cherwell, UK in July 2025 are around 205 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banbury Cross and Neithrop crime rate of 5.02 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 Banbury Cross and Neithrop, encompassing approximately 40,801 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Banbury Cross and Neithrop?

To understand the safety of Banbury Cross and Neithrop, we need to analyze Banbury Cross and Neithrop crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Banbury Cross and Neithrop reported a higher crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 2,884 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Banbury Cross and Neithrop witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Banbury Cross and Neithrop experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cherwell average, with 2,508 crimes compared to 802. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Banbury Cross and Neithrop witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cherwell, Banbury Cross and Neithrop has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Banbury Cross and Neithrop Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Banbury Cross and Neithrop has recorded 205 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Banbury Cross and Neithrop crimes were 2,884. The crime rate of Banbury Cross and Neithrop in 2024 was 70.68 (year) or 5.89 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banbury Cross and Neithrop were around 2,508 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.47 (year) or 5.12 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Banbury Cross and Neithrop)CrimesRank (Banbury Cross and Neithrop)CrimesRank (Banbury Cross and Neithrop)
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown93 51,160 41,214 2
Bicester South and Ambrosden125 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote109 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East84 61,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor105 4927 6905 5
Bicester North and Caversfield74 8782 8772 7
Fringford and Heyfords82 7887 7591 10
Kidlington East51 12658 10667 8
Banbury Hardwick46 16720 9631 9
Bicester West67 9504 13501 11
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington53 10519 12441 13
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton48 14533 11315 16
Deddington53 11425 16389 15
Kidlington West49 13502 14478 12
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote46 15455 15401 14

Banbury Cross and Neithrop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (51 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202576
May 202575
April 202569
March 202574
February 202545
January 202564
December 202461
November 202482
October 202485
September 202474
August 202475

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202521
April 202517
March 202517
February 202510
January 202513
December 202420
November 202411
October 20246
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 294 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202515
May 202522
April 202520
March 202524
February 202525
January 202527
December 202423
November 202426
October 202428
September 202425
August 202428

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202515
April 202525
March 202524
February 202514
January 202511
December 202412
November 202419
October 202425
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202513
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 412 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202527
April 202551
March 202546
February 202521
January 202544
December 202459
November 202439
October 202448
September 202416
August 202427

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20254
April 20254
March 202513
February 20258
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 202415
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations Banbury Cross and Neithrop in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Banbury Cross and Neithrop postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
5. North Bar Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
8. Butcher'S Row (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chetwode (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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