Crime in Bicester East: statistics, rates and trends
1,089 crimes were recorded in Bicester East in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bicester East
- Questions about crime in Bicester East
- About this data
1,089 crimes were recorded in Bicester East in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than 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 408 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bicester East has the 964th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bicester East | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,089 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.2 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,709 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bicester East was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,087 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,028). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 1,089 | 112.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,028 | 105.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,109 | 114.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,828 | 188.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,087 | 215.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,439 | 148.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,592 | 164.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,615 | 166.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,676 | 172.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bicester East 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 shoplifting, public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+39%) and criminal damage and arson (+37%). The largest falls were in other crime (-58%) and shoplifting (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 408 | 42.0 | 1.23 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 210 | 21.6 | 2.61 | -27% |
| Public order | 93 | 9.6 | 1.44 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 8.8 | 0.57 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 8.0 | 1.18 | +37% |
| Other theft | 62 | 6.4 | 1.00 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +21% |
| Burglary | 32 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +19% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 2.1 | 2.50 | +33% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +12% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.8 | 1.30 | +112% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.3 | 0.79 | +62% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.54 | -58% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bicester East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bicester East recorded 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bicester East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bicester East recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bicester East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bicester East recorded 93 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 1% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bicester East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bicester East recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bicester East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bicester East recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bicester East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bicester East recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bicester East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bicester East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bicester East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bicester East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bicester East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bicester East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bicester East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bicester East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bicester East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bicester East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bicester East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bicester East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bicester East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bicester East recorded 11 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 58% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bicester East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bicester East recorded 7 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bicester East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bicester East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicester East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 536 | 48.5 | -57% |
| Bicester West | 612 | 69.0 | -38% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,430 | 89.2 | -21% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -59% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 432 | 56.1 | -50% |
| Kidlington East | 617 | 58.3 | -48% |
| Kidlington West | 505 | 56.1 | -50% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -74% |
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 Bicester East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 188 |
| On or near Sheep Street | 115 |
| On or near Market Square | 86 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 45 |
| On or near Hart Place | 39 |
| On or near Jubilee Way | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Causeway | 22 |
| On or near Launton Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bicester East 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 | 367 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 342 | 31.4% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 10.4% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bicester East has an estimated population of 9,709. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bicester East sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bicester East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Bicester East a safe place to live?
Bicester East recorded 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bicester East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (210).
Is crime in Bicester East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicester East was up 6% on the year before: 1,089 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,028 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bicester East?
Bicester East 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 Bicester East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.