Crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden: statistics, rates and trends
1,430 crimes were recorded in Bicester South and Ambrosden in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden at a glance
- Crime trends in Bicester South and Ambrosden
- Types of crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden
- Bicester South and Ambrosden compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bicester South and Ambrosden
- Population and deprivation in Bicester South and Ambrosden
- Questions about crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden
- About this data
1,430 crimes were recorded in Bicester South and Ambrosden in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 570 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bicester South and Ambrosden has the 1,527th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bicester South and Ambrosden | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,430 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.2 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,038 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,430 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (273). Over the whole period it rose 311%, 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 | 1,430 | 89.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,303 | 81.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,413 | 88.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 684 | 42.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 382 | 23.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 381 | 23.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 288 | 18.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 273 | 17.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 348 | 21.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 126 |
| April 2026 | 110 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 161 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 98 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bicester South and Ambrosden 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+51%) and criminal damage and arson (+42%). The largest falls were in drugs (-43%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 570 | 35.5 | 4.29 | +30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 367 | 22.9 | 0.67 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 6.5 | 0.42 | +51% |
| Other theft | 101 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -6% |
| Public order | 75 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -15% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +24% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.7 | 2.05 | +108% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 0.83 | +200% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -35% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.7 | 0.23 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 570 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 25.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bicester South and Ambrosden
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bicester South and Ambrosden, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bicester South and Ambrosden.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicester South and Ambrosden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester East | 1,089 | 112.2 | +26% |
| Bicester West | 612 | 69.0 | -23% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 536 | 48.5 | -46% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 432 | 56.1 | -37% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -49% |
| Kidlington East | 617 | 58.3 | -35% |
| Kidlington West | 505 | 56.1 | -37% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -68% |
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 South and Ambrosden over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 347 |
| On or near Parking Area | 194 |
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 70 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 60 |
| On or near Croxton Square | 22 |
| On or near Hereford Close | 19 |
| On or near Austin Mews | 18 |
| On or near Fieldfare Close | 18 |
| On or near Home Farm Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bicester South and Ambrosden 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 | 448 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 10.1% |
| Local resolution | 139 | 9.7% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Bicester South and Ambrosden has an estimated population of 16,038. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bicester South and Ambrosden sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bicester South and Ambrosden |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Bicester South and Ambrosden a safe place to live?
Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 89.2 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 Bicester South and Ambrosden?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 570 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (367).
Is crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden was up 10% on the year before: 1,430 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bicester South and Ambrosden?
Bicester South and Ambrosden 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 South and Ambrosden. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.