Crime Rate in Bicester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicester East

The total recorded crimes in Bicester East, Cherwell, UK in March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bicester East crime rate of 3.38 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 Bicester East, encompassing approximately 24,859 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (86.96% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bicester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheep Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Wellington Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bicester East?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Bicester East reported a higher crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 1,252 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bicester East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bicester East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cherwell average, with 865 crimes compared to 802. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bicester East witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bicester East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bicester East has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Bicester East crimes were 1,252. The crime rate of Bicester East in 2024 was 50.36 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bicester East were around 865 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.80 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking 6 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
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

Bicester East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (37 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202523
January 202528
December 202436
November 202432
October 202420
September 202423
August 202421
July 202433
June 202464
May 202439
April 202427

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 384 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202530
January 202515
December 202417
November 202435
October 202433
September 202426
August 202437
July 202442
June 202464
May 202433
April 202437

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245
July 20249
June 202424
May 202416
April 20246

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20249
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20246
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bicester East in March 2025

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

1. Sheep Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Wellington Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Wesley Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cosford Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Somerville Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Rochford Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clifton Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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