Crime in Bicester North and Caversfield: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Bicester North and Caversfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bicester North and Caversfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Bicester North and Caversfield
- Types of crime in Bicester North and Caversfield
- Bicester North and Caversfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bicester North and Caversfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bicester North and Caversfield
- Population and deprivation in Bicester North and Caversfield
- Questions about crime in Bicester North and Caversfield
- About this data
536 crimes were recorded in Bicester North and Caversfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 205 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bicester North and Caversfield has the 3,081st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bicester North and Caversfield | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 536 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.5 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,047 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bicester North and Caversfield was highest in the year to July 2018 (747 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (536). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 536 | 48.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 703 | 63.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 742 | 67.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 683 | 61.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 678 | 61.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 680 | 61.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 593 | 53.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 607 | 54.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 747 | 67.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bicester North and Caversfield 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+69%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-67%) and other theft (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 18.6 | 0.54 | +2% |
| Other theft | 103 | 9.3 | 1.46 | -59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 5.3 | 0.35 | +69% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.8 | 0.34 | -22% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -67% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +31% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +140% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +200% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bicester North and Caversfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bicester North and Caversfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bicester North and Caversfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bicester North and Caversfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bicester North and Caversfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bicester North and Caversfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bicester North and Caversfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bicester North and Caversfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bicester North and Caversfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bicester North and Caversfield 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 up 140% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bicester North and Caversfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bicester North and Caversfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bicester North and Caversfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 6 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 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bicester North and Caversfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bicester North and Caversfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bicester North and Caversfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bicester North and Caversfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicester North and Caversfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester East | 1,089 | 112.2 | +131% |
| Bicester West | 612 | 69.0 | +42% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,430 | 89.2 | +84% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -6% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 432 | 56.1 | +16% |
| Kidlington East | 617 | 58.3 | +20% |
| Kidlington West | 505 | 56.1 | +16% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -40% |
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 North and Caversfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 69 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Darnell Walk | 28 |
| On or near Brashfield Road | 21 |
| On or near Holm Way | 21 |
| On or near Harebell Way | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Bluebell Close | 13 |
| On or near Galingale Close | 13 |
| On or near Pippin Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bicester North and Caversfield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 35.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Bicester North and Caversfield has an estimated population of 11,047. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bicester North and Caversfield sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bicester North and Caversfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Bicester North and Caversfield a safe place to live?
Bicester North and Caversfield recorded 48.5 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 Bicester North and Caversfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (103).
Is crime in Bicester North and Caversfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicester North and Caversfield was down 24% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bicester North and Caversfield?
Bicester North and Caversfield 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 North and Caversfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.