Crime Rate in Fringford and Heyfords: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fringford and Heyfords

The total recorded crimes in Fringford and Heyfords, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fringford and Heyfords crime rate of 58.61 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 Fringford and Heyfords, encompassing approximately 1,228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Fringford and Heyfords Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Castle Street with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Bignell Park with total crimes: 6

How safe is Fringford and Heyfords?

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

  • Relative to Cherwell:

    • In 2024, Fringford and Heyfords demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 887 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fringford and Heyfords witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

    • In 2023, Fringford and Heyfords had fewer crimes than the Cherwell average, with 591 crimes compared to 802. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fringford and Heyfords recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fringford and Heyfords Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fringford and Heyfords has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 58.61 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK

In 2024, the total Fringford and Heyfords crimes were 887. The crime rate of Fringford and Heyfords in 2024 was 722.08 (year) or 60.17 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cherwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fringford and Heyfords were around 591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 481.11 (year) or 40.09 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fringford and Heyfords)CrimesRank (Fringford and Heyfords)CrimesRank (Fringford and Heyfords)
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
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
Bicester West45 11504 13501 11
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton43 14533 11315 16
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote43 13455 15401 14
Deddington31 16425 16389 15

Fringford and Heyfords Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 202514
December 202415
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 202422
August 20248
July 202411
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
October 20249
September 202410
August 20243
July 202413
June 202414

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202530
March 202526
February 202536
January 202527
December 202428
November 202422
October 202413
September 202429
August 202434
July 202423
June 202446
May 202421

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
March 20251
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
July 20243

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20256
December 20241
November 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Fringford and Heyfords in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fringford and Heyfords postcode area is presented below.

1. East Castle Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
3. Bignell Park (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Robbery3
4. Nizewell Head (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Williams Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Mere Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Cherry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. B4030 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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