Crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- Questions about crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (210), anti-social behaviour (54) and other theft (39) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,552nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 448 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.1 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,085 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote peaked in the year to August 2021 (562 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (327). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 448 | 37.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 437 | 36.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 443 | 36.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 513 | 42.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 547 | 45.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 562 | 46.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 411 | 34.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 347 | 28.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 327 | 27.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and criminal damage and arson (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 54, while other theft fell from 52 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 17.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 4.5 | 15.4 | +80% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote; the highest is Banbury Cross and Neithrop (193.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Deddington, Cherwell (28.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 479 | 43.0 | +16% |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,452 | 193.4 | +422% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 956 | 91.4 | +147% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 974 | 86.7 | +134% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -24% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 549 | 50.4 | +36% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 480 | 45.3 | +22% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Butler Close” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Butler Close | 25 |
| On or near Speedwell Road | 23 |
| On or near The Green | 14 |
| On or near Winters Way | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Callow Drive | 12 |
| On or near Greenhill | 12 |
| On or near Milton Road | 11 |
| On or near White Post Road | 11 |
| On or near Ayres Drive | 10 |
Of the 394 crimes in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 169 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 7.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote has an estimated population of 12,085 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote a safe place to live?
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote recorded 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,552nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote was up 3% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 437 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote?
About 12,085 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote?
Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.