Crime Rate in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington

The total recorded crimes in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banbury Calthorpe and Easington crime rate of 4.60 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 Calthorpe and Easington, encompassing approximately 10,436 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruskin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hobby Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Banbury Calthorpe and Easington?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Banbury Calthorpe and Easington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 519 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Banbury Calthorpe and Easington had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 441 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Banbury Calthorpe and Easington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Banbury Calthorpe and Easington has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Banbury Calthorpe and Easington crimes were 519. The crime rate of Banbury Calthorpe and Easington in 2024 was 49.73 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington were around 441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.26 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Banbury Calthorpe and Easington)CrimesRank (Banbury Calthorpe and Easington)CrimesRank (Banbury Calthorpe and Easington)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop188 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown66 61,160 41,214 2
Bicester South and Ambrosden115 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote95 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East75 41,252 3865 6
Launton and Otmoor54 8927 6905 5
Fringford and Heyfords72 5887 7591 10
Bicester North and Caversfield45 12782 8772 7
Kidlington East56 7658 10667 8
Banbury Hardwick41 15720 9631 9
Kidlington West45 10502 14478 12
Bicester West45 11504 13501 11
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton43 14533 11315 16
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote43 13455 15401 14
Deddington31 16425 16389 15

Banbury Calthorpe and Easington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202517
March 202527
February 202521
January 202512
December 202430
November 202422
October 202416
September 202422
August 202420
July 202432
June 202452
May 202429

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 202510
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Banbury Calthorpe and Easington in May 2025

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

1. Ruskin Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Hobby Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. A361 (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parsons Piece (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Farm Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Longleat Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Beechfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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