Crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden: statistics, rates and trends
1,442 crimes were recorded in Bicester South and Ambrosden in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bicester South and Ambrosden
- Questions about crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (597), violence and sexual offences (356) and anti-social behaviour (102) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,500th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bicester South and Ambrosden | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,442 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.9 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,038 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden of any year here (1,442 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 320%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,442 | 89.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,319 | 82.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,407 | 87.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 765 | 47.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 390 | 24.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 378 | 23.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 298 | 18.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 266 | 16.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 343 | 21.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 139 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded notably more shoplifting (4.4 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below) and vehicle crime (56% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 23 to 32 and anti-social behaviour rose from 74 to 102, while vehicle crime fell from 45 to 35 and public order fell from 86 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 597 | 37.2 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 6.4 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Other theft | 99 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 2.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.2 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +39% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bicester South and Ambrosden; the highest is Bicester East (113.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Deddington, Cherwell (28.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicester South and Ambrosden |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester East | 1,100 | 113.3 | +26% |
| Bicester West | 578 | 65.2 | -28% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 525 | 47.5 | -47% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 446 | 58.0 | -36% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -49% |
| Kidlington East | 615 | 58.1 | -35% |
| Kidlington West | 498 | 55.4 | -38% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Bicester South and Ambrosden over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (364).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 364 |
| On or near Parking Area | 198 |
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 71 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Croxton Square | 22 |
| On or near Hereford Close | 18 |
| On or near Austin Mews | 17 |
| On or near Fieldfare Close | 16 |
| On or near Home Farm Close | 16 |
Of the 1,340 crimes in Bicester South and Ambrosden with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 443 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 28.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 140 | 10.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Bicester South and Ambrosden has an estimated population of 16,038 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (6.0%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (8.0%, against 21.6%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bicester South and Ambrosden average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bicester South and Ambrosden | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 77.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bicester South and Ambrosden a safe place to live?
Bicester South and Ambrosden recorded 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,500th 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 South and Ambrosden?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 597 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (356).
Is crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicester South and Ambrosden was up 9% on the year before: 1,442 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,319 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bicester South and Ambrosden?
About 16,038 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bicester South and Ambrosden?
Bicester South and Ambrosden 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.