Crime in Banbury Hardwick: statistics, rates and trends
553 crimes were recorded in Banbury Hardwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Banbury Hardwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Banbury Hardwick
- Types of crime in Banbury Hardwick
- Banbury Hardwick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Banbury Hardwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banbury Hardwick
- Population and deprivation in Banbury Hardwick
- Questions about crime in Banbury Hardwick
- About this data
553 crimes were recorded in Banbury Hardwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 270 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banbury Hardwick has the 3,000th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Banbury Hardwick | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 553 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.8 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,896 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Hardwick was highest in the year to July 2022 (691 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (405). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 553 | 50.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 617 | 56.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 624 | 57.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 627 | 57.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 691 | 63.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 587 | 53.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 409 | 37.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 426 | 39.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 405 | 37.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banbury Hardwick 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 24.8 | 0.72 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 5.7 | 0.37 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +9% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -8% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -27% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -18% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +31% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -77% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -90% |
Violence and sexual offences in Banbury Hardwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banbury Hardwick recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Banbury Hardwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banbury Hardwick recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Banbury Hardwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banbury Hardwick recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Banbury Hardwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banbury Hardwick recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Banbury Hardwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banbury Hardwick recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Banbury Hardwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banbury Hardwick recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Banbury Hardwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banbury Hardwick recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Banbury Hardwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banbury Hardwick recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Banbury Hardwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banbury Hardwick recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Banbury Hardwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banbury Hardwick recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Banbury Hardwick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Banbury Hardwick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Banbury Hardwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banbury Hardwick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Banbury Hardwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Banbury Hardwick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Banbury Hardwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banbury Hardwick recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 90% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banbury Hardwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banbury Hardwick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banbury Hardwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Ruscote | 983 | 94.0 | +85% |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,410 | 190.1 | +275% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 456 | 43.0 | -15% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 993 | 88.4 | +74% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 488 | 43.8 | -14% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 455 | 37.6 | -26% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -43% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -10% |
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 Hardwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ferriston | 30 |
| On or near Lord Fielding Close | 27 |
| On or near Sinclair Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Rosmary Drive | 22 |
| On or near Hornton Drive | 21 |
| On or near Horley Drive | 19 |
| On or near Watts Road | 17 |
| On or near Hearthway | 15 |
| On or near Nickling Road | 14 |
| On or near Booth Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banbury Hardwick 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 | 209 | 37.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 13.4% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Banbury Hardwick has an estimated population of 10,896. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banbury Hardwick sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Banbury Hardwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Banbury Hardwick a safe place to live?
Banbury Hardwick recorded 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hardwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Banbury Hardwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Hardwick was down 10% on the year before: 553 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 617 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Banbury Hardwick?
Banbury Hardwick 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 Hardwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.