Crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote: statistics, rates and trends
455 crimes were recorded in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote at a glance
- Crime trends in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- Types of crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- Population and deprivation in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- Questions about crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- About this data
455 crimes were recorded in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 219 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote has the 3,522nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 455 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.6 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,085 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote was highest in the year to July 2021 (570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (339). Over the whole period it rose 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 455 | 37.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 428 | 35.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 437 | 36.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 530 | 43.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 536 | 44.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 570 | 47.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 394 | 32.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 344 | 28.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 339 | 28.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+68%) and criminal damage and arson (+17%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-61%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 219 | 18.1 | 0.53 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 4.3 | 0.28 | +68% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -25% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +12% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 2.3 | 0.34 | +17% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 0.55 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -61% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 488 | 43.8 | +16% |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,410 | 190.1 | +405% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 983 | 94.0 | +150% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 993 | 88.4 | +135% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -23% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 553 | 50.8 | +35% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 456 | 43.0 | +14% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | +21% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Butler Close | 25 |
| On or near Speedwell Road | 21 |
| On or near Callow Drive | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near The Green | 13 |
| On or near Winters Way | 13 |
| On or near Greenhill | 12 |
| On or near Ayres Drive | 11 |
| On or near White Post Road | 11 |
| On or near Pippin Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 38.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote has an estimated population of 12,085. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote a safe place to live?
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote was up 6% on the year before: 455 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote?
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.