Crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop: statistics, rates and trends
2,410 crimes were recorded in Banbury Cross and Neithrop in the 12 months to July 2026, 190.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop at a glance
- Crime trends in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- Types of crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- Banbury Cross and Neithrop compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- Population and deprivation in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- Questions about crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- About this data
2,410 crimes were recorded in Banbury Cross and Neithrop in the 12 months to July 2026, 190.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 882 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banbury Cross and Neithrop has the 229th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,410 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 190.1 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,676 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,639 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,971). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 2,410 | 190.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,393 | 188.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,572 | 202.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,611 | 206.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,639 | 208.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,235 | 176.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,010 | 158.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,971 | 155.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,442 | 192.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 243 |
| June 2026 | 199 |
| May 2026 | 183 |
| April 2026 | 191 |
| March 2026 | 201 |
| February 2026 | 205 |
| January 2026 | 206 |
| December 2025 | 212 |
| November 2025 | 185 |
| October 2025 | 209 |
| September 2025 | 172 |
| August 2025 | 204 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banbury Cross and Neithrop 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+70%) and robbery (+50%). The largest falls were in other crime (-26%) and theft from the person (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 882 | 69.6 | 2.03 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 373 | 29.4 | 3.55 | -9% |
| Public order | 247 | 19.5 | 2.93 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 237 | 18.7 | 1.22 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 178 | 14.0 | 2.07 | +6% |
| Other theft | 128 | 10.1 | 1.58 | +17% |
| Drugs | 100 | 7.9 | 2.41 | +8% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.4 | 1.52 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -11% |
| Robbery | 42 | 3.3 | 2.45 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 2.6 | 3.16 | +94% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 0.97 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.6 | 1.62 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.5 | 0.89 | -24% |
Violence and sexual offences in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 882 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 373 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banbury Cross and Neithrop, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banbury Cross and Neithrop.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Ruscote | 983 | 94.0 | -51% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 993 | 88.4 | -53% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 488 | 43.8 | -77% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 553 | 50.8 | -73% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 456 | 43.0 | -77% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 455 | 37.6 | -80% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -85% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -76% |
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 Cross and Neithrop over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 337 |
| On or near Parking Area | 267 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 180 |
| On or near Police Station | 134 |
| On or near Nightclub | 114 |
| On or near High Street | 74 |
| On or near Market Place | 62 |
| On or near Hospital | 49 |
| On or near Evenlode | 47 |
| On or near North Bar Place | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banbury Cross and Neithrop 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 755 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 753 | 31.2% |
| Under investigation | 242 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 237 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 89 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% |
Banbury Cross and Neithrop has an estimated population of 12,676. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banbury Cross and Neithrop sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.1% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
Is Banbury Cross and Neithrop a safe place to live?
Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 190.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Cross and Neithrop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 882 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (373).
Is crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,410 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,393 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Banbury Cross and Neithrop?
Banbury Cross and Neithrop 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 Cross and Neithrop. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.