Crime Rate in Bicester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicester West

The total recorded crimes in Bicester West, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bicester West crime rate of 2.06 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 West, encompassing approximately 21,824 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bicester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 7
  • Shaw Close with total crimes: 6
  • Ashdene Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bicester West?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Bicester West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 504 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bicester West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Bicester West had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 501 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bicester West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cherwell, Bicester West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bicester West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bicester West has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Bicester West crimes were 504. The crime rate of Bicester West in 2024 was 23.09 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bicester West were around 501 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.96 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bicester West)CrimesRank (Bicester West)CrimesRank (Bicester West)
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
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington48 9519 12441 13
Kidlington West45 10502 14478 12
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton43 14533 11315 16
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote43 13455 15401 14
Deddington31 16425 16389 15

Bicester West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202525
March 202519
February 202514
January 202519
December 20247
November 202415
October 202411
September 202425
August 202416
July 202416
June 202430
May 202422

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bicester West in May 2025

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

1. The Approach (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
2. Shaw Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ashdene Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rowan Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingsclere Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Windle Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Melville Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Hamilton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shannon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Graham Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.