WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown, localized within Cherwell.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

3.23per 1k

Total Population

25,422

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences27

Public Order11

Criminal Damage & Arson11

Anti-social Behaviour8

Shoplifting5

Other Crime4

Other Theft4

Robbery3

Burglary3

Bicycle Theft2

Vehicle Crime2

Theft from Person2

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Mckeevor Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Castle Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Merton Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Levenot Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Other crime: 1	3
On or near Shopping Area Map	Theft from the person: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Acorn Way Map	Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Cheney Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1	3
On or near Duke Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 2	2
On or near Meadow View Map	Robbery: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2