Crime Rate in Bicester West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicester West

The total recorded crimes in Bicester West, Cherwell, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bicester West crime rate of 3.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bicester West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaw Close with total crimes: 5
  • Windle Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Langford Gardens 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 July 2025 the Bicester West has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.07 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bicester West)CrimesRank (Bicester West)CrimesRank (Bicester West)
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
Bicester East84 61,252 3865 6
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
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 West 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202522
May 202515
April 202525
March 202519
February 202514
January 202519
December 20247
November 202415
October 202411
September 202425
August 202416

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243

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

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 202411

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Shaw Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Windle Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. Langford Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ray Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Ruck Keene Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Dove Green (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Kingsclere Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ashdene Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
9. Evenlode Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kennet Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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