Crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington: statistics, rates and trends
488 crimes were recorded in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington at a glance
- Crime trends in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- Types of crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- Banbury Calthorpe and Easington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- Population and deprivation in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- Questions about crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- About this data
488 crimes were recorded in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 244 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banbury Calthorpe and Easington has the 3,299th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 488 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.8 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,140 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington was highest in the year to July 2025 (514 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (249). Over the whole period it rose 57%, 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 | 488 | 43.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 514 | 46.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 480 | 43.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 436 | 39.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 396 | 35.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 368 | 33.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 319 | 28.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 249 | 22.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 311 | 27.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington 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 (+100%) and public order (+65%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-60%) and vehicle crime (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 21.9 | 0.64 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 5.4 | 0.35 | +100% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +65% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -52% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -60% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +117% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -40% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 34 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 3 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banbury Calthorpe and Easington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banbury Calthorpe and Easington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banbury Calthorpe and Easington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,410 | 190.1 | +334% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 993 | 88.4 | +102% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 983 | 94.0 | +115% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 455 | 37.6 | -14% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 553 | 50.8 | +16% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 456 | 43.0 | -2% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -34% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | +4% |
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 Banbury Calthorpe and Easington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Caldwell Road | 21 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 21 |
| On or near Bloxham Road | 20 |
| On or near Ford Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Foxwood Close | 17 |
| On or near Betts Close | 16 |
| On or near Springfield Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Beechfield Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Wheatley Close | 15 |
| On or near A361 | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington 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 | 200 | 41.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 17.2% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington has an estimated population of 11,140. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Banbury Calthorpe and Easington a safe place to live?
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 43.8 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 Banbury Calthorpe and Easington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington was down 5% on the year before: 488 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Banbury Calthorpe and Easington?
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington 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 Banbury Calthorpe and Easington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.