Crime in Bicester East: statistics, rates and trends
1,100 crimes were recorded in Bicester East in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bicester East at a glance
- Crime trends in Bicester East
- Types of crime in Bicester East
- Bicester East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bicester East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bicester East
- Demographics of Bicester East
- Questions about crime in Bicester East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (406), shoplifting (228) and public order (94) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 944th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bicester East | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,100 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.3 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,709 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bicester East peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,135 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,014). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,100 | 113.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,014 | 104.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,103 | 113.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,712 | 176.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,135 | 219.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,475 | 151.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,568 | 161.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,658 | 170.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,645 | 169.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bicester East recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.5 times the national rate) and public order (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (43% below) and vehicle crime (36% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 61 to 85 and burglary rose from 26 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 41.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 228 | 23.5 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Public order | 94 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 62 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bicester East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicester East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 525 | 47.5 | -58% |
| Bicester West | 578 | 65.2 | -42% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,442 | 89.9 | -21% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -60% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 446 | 58.0 | -49% |
| Kidlington East | 615 | 58.1 | -49% |
| Kidlington West | 498 | 55.4 | -51% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -75% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Bicester East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (197).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 197 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 115 |
| On or near Market Square | 81 |
| On or near Hart Place | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 44 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 43 |
| On or near Jubilee Way | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Causeway | 21 |
| On or near Launton Road | 19 |
Of the 1,015 crimes in Bicester East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 85 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 362 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 354 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Bicester East has an estimated population of 9,709 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bicester East average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bicester East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bicester East a safe place to live?
Bicester East recorded 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 944th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Bicester East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (228).
Is crime in Bicester East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicester East was up 8% on the year before: 1,100 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,014 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bicester East?
About 9,709 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bicester East?
Bicester East 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.