Crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown: statistics, rates and trends
974 crimes were recorded in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown at a glance
- Crime trends in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- Types of crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- Demographics of Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- Questions about crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (380), anti-social behaviour (110) and shoplifting (107) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 974 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.7 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 11,230 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,497 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (936). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 974 | 86.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 936 | 83.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,086 | 96.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,406 | 125.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,497 | 133.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,454 | 129.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,157 | 103.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,040 | 92.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,095 | 97.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded notably more public order (27% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (46% below) and anti-social behaviour (36% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 35 and other theft rose from 52 to 72, while drugs fell from 41 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 49 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 380 | 33.8 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 9.5 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Public order | 95 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown; 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 Grimsbury and Hightown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,452 | 193.4 | +123% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 479 | 43.0 | -50% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 956 | 91.4 | +5% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 549 | 50.4 | -42% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 480 | 45.3 | -48% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 448 | 37.1 | -57% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -68% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -47% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Merton Street | 40 |
| On or near Duke Street | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near East Close | 27 |
| On or near Brinkburn Grove | 23 |
| On or near Levenot Close | 23 |
| On or near Ermont Way | 22 |
Of the 864 crimes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 328 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown has an estimated population of 11,230 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown a safe place to live?
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,613th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown was up 4% on the year before: 974 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 936 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown?
About 11,230 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown?
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown 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.