Crime Rate in Banbury Hardwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banbury Hardwick

The total recorded crimes in Banbury Hardwick, Cherwell, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banbury Hardwick crime rate of 2.74 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 Hardwick, encompassing approximately 17,182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Banbury Hardwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lord Fielding Close with total crimes: 5
  • Forgeway with total crimes: 5
  • Thyme Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Banbury Hardwick?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Banbury Hardwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 720 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Banbury Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Banbury Hardwick had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 631 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Banbury Hardwick recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cherwell, Banbury Hardwick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Banbury Hardwick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Banbury Hardwick has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Banbury Hardwick crimes were 720. The crime rate of Banbury Hardwick in 2024 was 41.90 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banbury Hardwick were around 631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.72 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop225 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown75 51,160 41,214 2
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
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 Hardwick 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 202420
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202516
January 202526
December 202431
November 202432
October 202432
September 202430
August 202422
July 202427
June 202446
May 202427
April 202419

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
April 20247

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Banbury Hardwick in March 2025

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

1. Lord Fielding Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Forgeway (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Thyme Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bismore Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Morris Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Marston Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edgcote Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
8. Hardwick Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rotary Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Chamomile Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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