Crime Rate in Launton and Otmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Launton and Otmoor

The total recorded crimes in Launton and Otmoor, Cherwell, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Launton and Otmoor crime rate of 105.22 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (18.52% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Launton and Otmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmer Avenue with total crimes: 19
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Kidlington Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Launton and Otmoor?

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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.

Launton and Otmoor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Launton and Otmoor has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 105.22 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)CrimesRank (Cherwell)
Banbury Cross and Neithrop225 12,884 12,508 1
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown75 51,160 41,214 2
Bicester South and Ambrosden129 21,560 21,014 4
Banbury Ruscote86 31,070 51,132 3
Bicester East84 41,252 3865 6
Fringford and Heyfords64 6887 7591 10
Bicester North and Caversfield49 10782 8772 7
Kidlington East58 7658 10667 8
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton52 8533 11315 16
Banbury Hardwick47 12720 9631 9
Bicester West40 14504 13501 11
Kidlington West47 11502 14478 12
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington46 13519 12441 13
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote25 16455 15401 14
Deddington32 15425 16389 15

Launton and Otmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20249
November 20242
October 202419
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202527
January 20259
December 202424
November 202420
October 202415
September 202425
August 202412
July 202413
June 202468
May 202452
April 202424

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 202411
September 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 202417
April 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20259
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 202411
June 202414
May 202420
April 20247

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 202414
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202438
May 202414
April 202420

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Launton and Otmoor in March 2025

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

1. Palmer Avenue (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Pound Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
3. Kidlington Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Dairy Crescent (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Poplars (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ploughley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Canal Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
8. Patrick Haugh Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Thame Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Violet Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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