Crime Rate in Bicester East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicester East

The total recorded crimes in Bicester East, Cherwell, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bicester East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Sheep Street with total crimes: 6
  • Market Square with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Cherwell.

    • 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 areas in the Cherwell.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bicester East has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bicester East)CrimesRank (Bicester East)CrimesRank (Bicester East)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop205 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown93 51,160 41,214 2
Bicester South and Ambrosden125 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote109 31,070 51,132 3
Launton and Otmoor105 4927 6905 5
Bicester North and Caversfield74 8782 8772 7
Fringford and Heyfords82 7887 7591 10
Kidlington East51 12658 10667 8
Banbury Hardwick46 16720 9631 9
Bicester West67 9504 13501 11
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington53 10519 12441 13
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton48 14533 11315 16
Deddington53 11425 16389 15
Kidlington West49 13502 14478 12
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote46 15455 15401 14

Bicester East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202532
May 202519
April 202534
March 202543
February 202523
January 202528
December 202436
November 202432
October 202420
September 202423
August 202421

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20249
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 288 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202526
April 202530
March 202515
February 202530
January 202515
December 202417
November 202435
October 202433
September 202426
August 202437

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bicester East in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sheep Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Market Square (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Keble Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Wesley Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Launton Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Drugs1
7. Moor Pond Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Hart Place (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hendon Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hertford Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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