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 May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown crime rate of 2.60 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 Grimsbury and Hightown, encompassing approximately 25,422 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 5
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 4
  • Causeway with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Cherwell.

    • 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 areas in the Cherwell.

  • 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 May 2025 the Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown)CrimesRank (Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown)CrimesRank (Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop188 12,884 12,508 1
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
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington48 9519 12441 13
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 Grimsbury and Hightown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 202413
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202527
March 202520
February 202523
January 202526
December 202427
November 202430
October 202439
September 202427
August 202422
July 202432
June 202468
May 202433

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20245
November 20248
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 6 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
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

High Crime Locations Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in May 2025

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

1. West Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Duke Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Causeway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Acorn Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Coopers Gate (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Merton Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Edward Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chandos Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Newbold Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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