Crime Rate in Banbury Ruscote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banbury Ruscote

The total recorded crimes in Banbury Ruscote, Cherwell, UK in March 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banbury Ruscote crime rate of 2.94 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 Ruscote, encompassing approximately 29,220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-31.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Banbury Ruscote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stratford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Chester Way with total crimes: 5
  • Admiral Holland Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Banbury Ruscote?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Banbury Ruscote reported a higher crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 1,070 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Banbury Ruscote witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Banbury Ruscote experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cherwell average, with 1,132 crimes compared to 802. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Banbury Ruscote witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Banbury Ruscote Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Banbury Ruscote has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Banbury Ruscote crimes were 1,070. The crime rate of Banbury Ruscote in 2024 was 36.62 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banbury Ruscote were around 1,132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.74 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking 3 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
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 Ruscote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 60 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 202418
June 202416
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202560
January 202532
December 202446
November 202441
October 202439
September 202443
August 202419
July 202461
June 202484
May 202447
April 202439

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20246
October 20248
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Banbury Ruscote in March 2025

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

1. Stratford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Chester Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Admiral Holland Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
4. Dover Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Harlech Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Withycombe Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bretch Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Penrhyn Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
9. Mold Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fiennes Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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