Crime in Banbury Ruscote: statistics, rates and trends
956 crimes were recorded in Banbury Ruscote in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Banbury Ruscote
- Questions about crime in Banbury Ruscote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (489), anti-social behaviour (137) and public order (89) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,453rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Banbury Ruscote | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 956 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,456 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Banbury Ruscote peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,326 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (950). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 956 | 91.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,023 | 97.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 964 | 92.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,197 | 114.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,326 | 126.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,118 | 106.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,012 | 96.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 950 | 90.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 976 | 93.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Banbury Ruscote recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (37% above the national rate) and public order (28% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (44% below) and other theft (33% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 96 to 137, while vehicle crime fell from 46 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 489 | 46.8 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Public order | 89 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Banbury Ruscote; 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 Ruscote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,452 | 193.4 | +112% |
| Banbury Hardwick | 549 | 50.4 | -45% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 479 | 43.0 | -53% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 974 | 86.7 | -5% |
| Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | 480 | 45.3 | -50% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 448 | 37.1 | -59% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -69% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Banbury Ruscote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dover Avenue” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dover Avenue | 91 |
| On or near Bretch Hill | 53 |
| On or near Thornbury Rise | 36 |
| On or near Stratford Road | 34 |
| On or near Conway Drive | 32 |
| On or near Donaldson Court | 29 |
| On or near Hampden Close | 29 |
| On or near Kenilworth Way | 28 |
| On or near Prescott Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Cherry Road | 25 |
Of the 819 crimes in Banbury Ruscote with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 399 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 22.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Banbury Ruscote has an estimated population of 10,456 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Banbury Ruscote average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Banbury Ruscote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Banbury Ruscote a safe place to live?
Banbury Ruscote recorded 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,453rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and public order.
What is the most common crime in Banbury Ruscote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 489 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (137).
Is crime in Banbury Ruscote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banbury Ruscote was down 7% on the year before: 956 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,023 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Banbury Ruscote?
About 10,456 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Banbury Ruscote?
Banbury Ruscote 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.