Crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop: statistics, rates and trends
2,452 crimes were recorded in Banbury Cross and Neithrop in the 12 months to August 2026, 193.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- Questions about crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (864), shoplifting (399) and anti-social behaviour (253) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 219th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,452 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 193.4 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,676 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,648 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,986). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,452 | 193.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,407 | 189.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,569 | 202.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,530 | 199.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,648 | 208.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,310 | 182.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,986 | 156.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,993 | 157.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,408 | 190.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 246 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded notably more shoplifting (3.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.3 times the national rate) and public order (2.9 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 27 to 48 and burglary rose from 45 to 65, while other crime fell from 36 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 864 | 68.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 399 | 31.5 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 20.0 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 248 | 19.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 171 | 13.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 138 | 10.9 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Drugs | 103 | 8.1 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Robbery | 48 | 3.8 | 1.4 | +78% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.7 | 1.0 | -9% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Banbury Cross and Neithrop has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banbury Cross and Neithrop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Ruscote | 956 | 91.4 | -53% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 974 | 86.7 | -55% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 479 | 43.0 | -78% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 549 | 50.4 | -74% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 480 | 45.3 | -77% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 448 | 37.1 | -81% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -85% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Banbury Cross and Neithrop over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (338).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 338 |
| On or near Parking Area | 272 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 189 |
| On or near Police Station | 132 |
| On or near Nightclub | 117 |
| On or near Market Place | 83 |
| On or near High Street | 79 |
| On or near Hospital | 49 |
| On or near Evenlode | 45 |
| On or near Parson'S Street | 37 |
Of the 2,199 crimes in Banbury Cross and Neithrop with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 253 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 764 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 733 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 286 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 96 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Banbury Cross and Neithrop has an estimated population of 12,676 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (30%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Banbury Cross and Neithrop average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Banbury Cross and Neithrop a safe place to live?
Banbury Cross and Neithrop recorded 193.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 219th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 864 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (399).
Is crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Cross and Neithrop was up 2% on the year before: 2,452 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,407 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Banbury Cross and Neithrop?
About 12,676 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Banbury Cross and Neithrop?
Banbury Cross and Neithrop 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.