Crime Rate in Bicester North and Caversfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicester North and Caversfield

The total recorded crimes in Bicester North and Caversfield, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bicester North and Caversfield crime rate of 2.45 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 North and Caversfield, encompassing approximately 18,404 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Bicester North and Caversfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Morello Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bicester North and Caversfield?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Bicester North and Caversfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 782 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bicester North and Caversfield witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Bicester North and Caversfield had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 772 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bicester North and Caversfield witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bicester North and Caversfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bicester North and Caversfield has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Bicester North and Caversfield crimes were 782. The crime rate of Bicester North and Caversfield in 2024 was 42.49 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bicester North and Caversfield were around 772 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.95 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bicester North and Caversfield)CrimesRank (Bicester North and Caversfield)CrimesRank (Bicester North and Caversfield)
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
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

Bicester North and Caversfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft 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 (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202515
February 20258
January 202515
December 202414
November 202417
October 202418
September 202424
August 202410
July 202421
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202520
February 202517
January 202513
December 202423
November 202424
October 202423
September 202426
August 202420
July 202432
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
May 20245

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 202514
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 202419
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bicester North and Caversfield in May 2025

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

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total8
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Morello Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Darnell Walk (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Griffiths Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ardley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ardley Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Lemongrass Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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