Crime in Banbury Ruscote: statistics, rates and trends
983 crimes were recorded in Banbury Ruscote in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Banbury Ruscote at a glance
- Crime trends in Banbury Ruscote
- Types of crime in Banbury Ruscote
- Banbury Ruscote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Banbury Ruscote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banbury Ruscote
- Population and deprivation in Banbury Ruscote
- Questions about crime in Banbury Ruscote
- About this data
983 crimes were recorded in Banbury Ruscote in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 497 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Banbury Ruscote has the 1,392nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Banbury Ruscote | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 983 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.0 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,456 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Ruscote was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,290 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (939). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 983 | 94.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 972 | 93.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 994 | 95.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,248 | 119.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,290 | 123.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,111 | 106.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,011 | 96.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 939 | 89.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 963 | 92.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 76 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Banbury Ruscote 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+69%) and criminal damage and arson (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-46%) and vehicle crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 497 | 47.5 | 1.39 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 13.6 | 0.89 | +69% |
| Public order | 100 | 9.6 | 1.44 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 8.5 | 1.26 | +14% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.8 | 0.56 | -38% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +69% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.8 | 0.56 | -30% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 0.10 | -10% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.35 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Banbury Ruscote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Banbury Ruscote recorded 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 50.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Banbury Ruscote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Banbury Ruscote recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Banbury Ruscote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Banbury Ruscote recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Banbury Ruscote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Banbury Ruscote recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Banbury Ruscote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Banbury Ruscote recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Banbury Ruscote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Banbury Ruscote recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Banbury Ruscote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Banbury Ruscote recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Banbury Ruscote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Banbury Ruscote recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Banbury Ruscote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Banbury Ruscote recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Banbury Ruscote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Banbury Ruscote recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Banbury Ruscote
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Banbury Ruscote recorded 5 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Banbury Ruscote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Banbury Ruscote recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Banbury Ruscote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Banbury Ruscote recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Banbury Ruscote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Banbury Ruscote 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Banbury Ruscote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Banbury Ruscote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banbury Ruscote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,410 | 190.1 | +102% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 553 | 50.8 | -46% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 488 | 43.8 | -53% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 993 | 88.4 | -6% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 456 | 43.0 | -54% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 455 | 37.6 | -60% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -69% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -52% |
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 Ruscote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dover Avenue | 91 |
| On or near Bretch Hill | 52 |
| On or near Stratford Road | 34 |
| On or near Donaldson Court | 32 |
| On or near Kenilworth Way | 32 |
| On or near Conway Drive | 28 |
| On or near Highclere Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Thornbury Rise | 27 |
| On or near Admiral Holland Close | 26 |
| On or near Hampden Close | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Banbury Ruscote 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 | 403 | 41.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 181 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 142 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 12.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 5.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Banbury Ruscote has an estimated population of 10,456. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Banbury Ruscote sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Banbury Ruscote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% |
| Social rented homes | 36.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Banbury Ruscote a safe place to live?
Banbury Ruscote recorded 94.0 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 Ruscote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in Banbury Ruscote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Ruscote was up 1% on the year before: 983 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 972 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Banbury Ruscote?
Banbury Ruscote 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 Ruscote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.