Crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown: statistics, rates and trends
993 crimes were recorded in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- Questions about crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
- About this data
993 crimes were recorded in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 388 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown has the 1,544th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 993 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.4 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,230 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,497 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (934). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 993 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 934 | 83.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,105 | 98.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,452 | 129.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,497 | 133.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,410 | 125.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,150 | 102.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,059 | 94.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,087 | 96.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown 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 public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+46%) and other theft (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-40%) and drugs (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 34.6 | 1.01 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 10.5 | 0.68 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 9.1 | 1.10 | -7% |
| Public order | 97 | 8.6 | 1.30 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 6.6 | 0.97 | +10% |
| Other theft | 71 | 6.3 | 0.99 | +20% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -40% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.6 | 0.79 | -31% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.97 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -38% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,410 | 190.1 | +115% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 488 | 43.8 | -50% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 983 | 94.0 | +6% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 553 | 50.8 | -43% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 456 | 43.0 | -51% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 455 | 37.6 | -57% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -67% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -49% |
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 Grimsbury and Hightown over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 51 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Merton Street | 40 |
| On or near Duke Street | 36 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near East Close | 26 |
| On or near Levenot Close | 26 |
| On or near Edward Street | 24 |
| On or near Ermont Way | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown 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 | 341 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 283 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 11.9% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown has an estimated population of 11,230. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.4% |
| Private rented homes | 37.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown a safe place to live?
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Grimsbury and Hightown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 388 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown was up 6% on the year before: 993 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 934 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown?
Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown 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 Grimsbury and Hightown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.