WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

deddington Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for deddington, localized within cherwell.

Total Crimes

25

Annual Crime Rate

24.64per 1k
trending_up +1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

9,617

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Burglary6
Violence & Sexual Offences5
Other Crime4
Anti-social Behaviour3
Other Theft2
Vehicle Crime2
Shoplifting1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near The Maunds Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 2
6
On or near Mill Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Clifton Road Map
Burglary: 2
2
On or near Town Well End Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Clay Bank Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Cascade Road Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Old Plough Walk Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near South Side Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Fir Lane Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Daisy Hill Map
Other theft: 1
1

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Local Rank

#1safest in cherwell

National Safety

Top 4%Safest

City Average

68.74per 1k

Local Policing

Bicester Rural

Thames Valley Police

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Local Priorities

Burglary Crime Prevention and Reduction Advice

Location Focus:
•Middleton Stoney
•Somerton
•Lower Heyford
•Heyford Park

This priority reflects ongoing concerns about burglary, attempted break ins and suspicious activity in rural villages, where the impact on residents can be particularly significant. We will publish monthly updates outlining activity and progress.

Why This Priority Was Chosen

Residents and parish councils raised repeated concerns during the consultation about:
•Suspicious vehicles and unfamiliar persons in quiet rural lanes
•Outbuilding and shed break ins
•Theft of tools, bicycles, and agricultural equipment
•Concerns about vulnerability of isolated homes and farms
•Requests for clearer crime prevention advice and increased visibility

Recent crime reports and intelligence submissions from the public support these concerns, particularly around the Heyford area and outlying villages.

Issued: 30 Apr 2026

Status Update

Over recent weeks, the Bicester Rural Neighbourhood Team have continued to carry out high visibility disruption patrols across the highlighted priority area.
These patrols aim to deter crime, offer reassurance, and ensure we remain visible and accessible to our rural communities.
As this is the final month of the current community priority, we are focusing on consolidating our activity, responding to community feedback, and reducing opportunities for rural crime.
Rural Crime Prevention – Tool Marking and Security Activity
PCSO Louise Beaumont, working alongside our Rural Crime Prevention Advisor, Kay Andrews, continues to coordinate crime prevention initiatives across the priority area.

In addition:
•Agricultural machinery has been security marked using SelectaDNA during recent prevention visits.

•Further crime prevention visits have been carried out jointly with the Rural Crime Advisor, focusing on farms, workshops, and businesses with previous vulnerabilities.
Please keep an eye on our social media channels and local updates for further information.

Community Engagement – Have Your Say Roadshows
PCSOs Louise Beaumont and Raymond Kennard continue to deliver Have Your Say roadshows throughout our villages, including monthly meetings at locations previously affected by burglaries.

Community intelligence gathered from these events indicates continued concern around:
•Outbuilding insecurity
•Agricultural machinery theft
•Suspicious vehicles linked to rural areas
These concerns continue to shape our patrol strategy during this final month of the priority.
If you see us in your area, please do come and speak with us.
The Priorities are now due for renewal and the Team will be holding HYS events around the area and advertising an Online Community priorities Survey. If you feel that this issue should remain as a priority or that other matters need attention please let us know and we will post the new Priorities at the end of May.

Actioned: 30 Apr 2026

Drug Dealing and Drug Misuse

Location Focus:
•Ambrosden
•Arncott
•Gravenhill
•Wendlebury

This priority reflects consistent community concern regarding drug activity in rural estates, open spaces and transport routes linking villages.
We will publish monthly updates to keep residents informed of progress and outcomes.

Why This Priority Was Chosen

During the consultation, residents reported:
•Suspicious or repeated vehicle movements in quiet residential streets
•Drug activity linked to specific parks, lay bys and cut throughs
•Discarded drug paraphernalia in public areas
•Increased ASB believed to be connected to substance misuse
•Community concerns about vulnerability and exploitation of young people
These concerns align with recent incident data, intelligence reports and information from local parish councils.

Issued: 30 Apr 2026

Status Update

Over the past few months the Bicester Rural Neighbourhood Team have continued to maintain a visible policing presence across the highlighted priority areas.
This remains particularly important following the Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act warrant executed in November at a property in Graven Hill. Although that warrant successfully disrupted activity at the address, we know that sustained visibility is a key deterrent in preventing any associated drug related behaviour from returning to the area.
Our patrols are therefore focused on reassurance, disruption, and early identification of emerging concerns.

The Priorities are now due for renewal and the Team will be holding HYS events around the area and advertising an Online Community priorities Survey. If you feel that this issue should remain as a priority or that other matters need attention please let us know and we will post the new Priorities at the end of May.

Actioned: 30 Apr 2026

Anti Social Behaviour (ASB)

Location Focus:
•Gravenhill
•Kingsmere

This priority reflects ongoing community concern about nuisance behaviour in and around residential areas, open spaces and shared facilities. We will provide monthly updates on activity and outcomes.

Why This Priority Was Chosen

Residents highlighted several ASB related issues during the consultation, including:
•Groups gathering in parks and play areas causing nuisance behaviour
•Noise, late night disturbances and general disorder
•Concerns linked to youth related ASB
•Reports of damage to property and environmental ASB
•Reduced feelings of safety, particularly during evening hours

These themes are consistent with recent incident reports and intelligence shared with us by local residents and partner agencies.

Issued: 30 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Bicester Rural Neighbourhood Team continue to carry out high visibility patrols across the highlighted priority area. These patrols have recently resulted in the arrest of a male in the Kingsmere area on suspicion of possession of drugs with intent to supply. This reinforces our commitment to identifying and disrupting individuals involved in criminal activity that affects our local communities.

Patrols Linked to Recent Disorder

Following the recent disorder involving groups of young people in Kingsmere, the team have been conducting targeted patrols around end of school times. As a result of this activity, there have been no further incidents, but we will continue to maintain a visible presence to deter any re emerging issues and to identify those responsible for anti social behaviour or associated offences.

E Scooters – Community Concerns

We are aware of ongoing community concerns regarding the use of e scooters contributing to ASB in the area. In response, the team will be conducting regular operations to stop and seize E-scooters being used illegally under current legislation. These operations will form part of our wider approach to managing ASB and keeping the area safe.

2 E-Scooters were seized in the last two weeks by PC Lorraine MEAD as a result of patrols in the area's identified by the community.

The Priorities are now due for renewal and the Team will be holding HYS events around the area and advertising an Online Community priorities Survey. If you feel that this issue should remain as a priority or that other matters need attention please let us know and we will post the new Priorities at the end of May.

Actioned: 30 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY30

Have Your Say

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PCSO Raymond Kennard will be holding a Have your Say event and looks forward to seeing you to discuss any issues you may have or chat about crime prevention measures.

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Starbucks Finmere Services A421 Finmere

MAY30

Have Your Say

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PCSO Raymond Kennard will be holding a Have your Say event and looks forward to seeing you to discuss any issues you may have or chat about crime prevention measures.

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Ambrosden Community Hall Merton Road Ambrosden

MAY30

Have Your Say

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PCSO Raymond Kennard will be holding a Have your Say event and looks forward to seeing you to discuss any issues you may have or chat about crime prevention measures.

schedule

1:30 PM — 2:30 PM

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Bus stop next to the Library Alchester Road Chesterton

JUN14

Chesterton Primary School Summer Fete

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Thames Valley Police are pleased to have been invited by Chesterton Primary School to attend their Summer Fair. PCSOs Alison Drury and Sam Wilson-Gregory will be on hand with our interactive kit, offering families the opportunity to meet local officers, learn more about policing, and take part in a range of fun and informative activities

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12:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Chesterton Primary School Alchester Road Chesterton

JUN27

Have Your Say

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PCSO Raymond Kennard will be holding a Have your Say event and looks forward to seeing you to discuss any issues you may have or chat about crime prevention measures.

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Starbucks Finmere Services A421 Finmere

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