Crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington: statistics, rates and trends
479 crimes were recorded in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- Questions about crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (242), anti-social behaviour (59) and public order (37) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,331st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 479 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,140 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington peaked in the year to August 2025 (520 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (263). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 479 | 43.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 520 | 46.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 473 | 42.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 448 | 40.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 389 | 34.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 379 | 34.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 325 | 29.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 263 | 23.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 293 | 26.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 35 to 59 and public order rose from 25 to 37, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 21.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 5.3 | 15.4 | +69% |
| Public order | 37 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.0 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Banbury Calthorpe and Easington; 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 Banbury Calthorpe and Easington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,452 | 193.4 | +350% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 974 | 86.7 | +102% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 956 | 91.4 | +113% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 448 | 37.1 | -14% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 549 | 50.4 | +17% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 480 | 45.3 | +5% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -34% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ruskin Road” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ruskin Road | 21 |
| On or near Bloxham Road | 20 |
| On or near Caldwell Road | 19 |
| On or near Ford Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Foxwood Close | 17 |
| On or near Springfield Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Betts Close | 16 |
| On or near Wheatley Close | 16 |
| On or near A361 | 14 |
| On or near Jaynes Close | 14 |
Of the 420 crimes in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 21.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington has an estimated population of 11,140 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Banbury Calthorpe and Easington average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Banbury Calthorpe and Easington a safe place to live?
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington recorded 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,331st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Calthorpe and Easington was down 8% on the year before: 479 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 520 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Banbury Calthorpe and Easington?
About 11,140 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Banbury Calthorpe and Easington?
Banbury Calthorpe and Easington 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.