Crime Rate in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

The total recorded crimes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown, Cherwell, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown crime rate of 2.95 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 Grimsbury and Hightown, encompassing approximately 25,422 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown reported a higher crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 1,160 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cherwell average, with 1,214 crimes compared to 802. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown crimes were 1,160. The crime rate of Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in 2024 was 45.63 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown were around 1,214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.75 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop225 12,884 12,508 1
Bicester South and Ambrosden129 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote86 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East84 41,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor51 9927 6905 5
Fringford and Heyfords64 6887 7591 10
Bicester North and Caversfield49 10782 8772 7
Kidlington East58 7658 10667 8
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton52 8533 11315 16
Banbury Hardwick47 12720 9631 9
Bicester West40 14504 13501 11
Kidlington West47 11502 14478 12
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington46 13519 12441 13
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote25 16455 15401 14
Deddington32 15425 16389 15

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202432
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202523
January 202526
December 202427
November 202430
October 202439
September 202427
August 202422
July 202432
June 202468
May 202433
April 202423

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20249

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

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 202412
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 20244
April 202415

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20242
April 20244

High Crime Locations Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Duke Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Merton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Mckeevor Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Brinkburn Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
8. West Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Waterloo Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Longworth Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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