The total recorded crimes in Launton and Otmoor, Cherwell, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Launton and Otmoor crime rate of 111.41 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 Launton and Otmoor, encompassing approximately 484 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Launton and Otmoor, we need to analyze Launton and Otmoor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Cherwell:
In 2024, Launton and Otmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cherwell average, with 927 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Launton and Otmoor witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.
In 2023, Launton and Otmoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cherwell average, with 905 crimes compared to 802. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Launton and Otmoor witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Cherwell.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Cherwell, Launton and Otmoor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Launton and Otmoor has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 111.41 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Cherwell, UK
In 2024, the total Launton and Otmoor crimes were 927. The crime rate of Launton and Otmoor in 2024 was 1912.52 (year) or 159.38 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Cherwell.
In 2023, the total crimes in Launton and Otmoor were around 905 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1867.13 (year) or 155.59 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Cherwell.
Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
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Crimes | Rank (Launton and Otmoor) | Crimes | Rank (Launton and Otmoor) | Crimes | Rank (Launton and Otmoor) | |
Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 188 | 1 | 2,884 | 1 | 2,508 | 1 |
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 66 | 6 | 1,160 | 4 | 1,214 | 2 |
Bicester South and Ambrosden | 115 | 2 | 1,560 | 2 | 1,014 | 4 |
Banbury Ruscote | 95 | 3 | 1,070 | 5 | 1,132 | 3 |
Bicester East | 75 | 4 | 1,252 | 3 | 865 | 6 |
Fringford and Heyfords | 72 | 5 | 887 | 7 | 591 | 10 |
Bicester North and Caversfield | 45 | 12 | 782 | 8 | 772 | 7 |
Kidlington East | 56 | 7 | 658 | 10 | 667 | 8 |
Banbury Hardwick | 41 | 15 | 720 | 9 | 631 | 9 |
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 48 | 9 | 519 | 12 | 441 | 13 |
Kidlington West | 45 | 10 | 502 | 14 | 478 | 12 |
Bicester West | 45 | 11 | 504 | 13 | 501 | 11 |
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 43 | 14 | 533 | 11 | 315 | 16 |
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 43 | 13 | 455 | 15 | 401 | 14 |
Deddington | 31 | 16 | 425 | 16 | 389 | 15 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).
In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 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 Public order (10 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (38 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).
Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
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A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 9 |
April 2025 | 8 |
February 2025 | 8 |
January 2025 | 6 |
December 2024 | 7 |
November 2024 | 8 |
October 2024 | 6 |
July 2024 | 6 |
May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 5 |
April 2025 | 3 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 9 |
January 2025 | 2 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 4 |
September 2024 | 1 |
August 2024 | 9 |
July 2024 | 13 |
June 2024 | 6 |
May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 24 |
April 2025 | 17 |
March 2025 | 32 |
February 2025 | 27 |
January 2025 | 9 |
December 2024 | 24 |
November 2024 | 20 |
October 2024 | 15 |
September 2024 | 25 |
August 2024 | 12 |
July 2024 | 13 |
June 2024 | 68 |
May 2024 | 52 |
A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 3 |
April 2025 | 4 |
March 2025 | 5 |
February 2025 | 3 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 1 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 11 |
September 2024 | 10 |
July 2024 | 6 |
June 2024 | 6 |
May 2024 | 17 |
A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 4 |
December 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 3 |
June 2024 | 38 |
May 2024 | 14 |
A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 7 |
April 2025 | 18 |
March 2025 | 6 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 5 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 3 |
October 2024 | 3 |
September 2024 | 5 |
August 2024 | 11 |
June 2024 | 14 |
May 2024 | 20 |
A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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May 2025 | 2 |
April 2025 | 7 |
March 2025 | 3 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 3 |
December 2024 | 3 |
November 2024 | 1 |
October 2024 | 8 |
September 2024 | 2 |
August 2024 | 14 |
July 2024 | 3 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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April 2025 | 3 |
March 2025 | 1 |
February 2025 | 1 |
January 2025 | 1 |
December 2024 | 9 |
November 2024 | 2 |
October 2024 | 19 |
September 2024 | 2 |
July 2024 | 2 |
June 2024 | 6 |
May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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March 2025 | 1 |
August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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March 2025 | 2 |
November 2024 | 1 |
June 2024 | 2 |
May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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January 2025 | 6 |
June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
Month | Count |
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October 2024 | 1 |
September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Launton and Otmoor postcode area is presented below.
Total | 11 |
Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
Other crime | 3 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Vehicle crime | 1 |
Total | 6 |
Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
Total | 6 |
Vehicle crime | 6 |
Total | 6 |
Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
Total | 4 |
Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Drugs | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 3 |
Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
Total | 2 |
Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Total | 1 |
Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Public order | 1 |
Total | 1 |
Other theft | 1 |