Crime in Bicester West: statistics, rates and trends
612 crimes were recorded in Bicester West in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bicester West at a glance
- Crime trends in Bicester West
- Types of crime in Bicester West
- Bicester West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bicester West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bicester West
- Population and deprivation in Bicester West
- Questions about crime in Bicester West
- About this data
612 crimes were recorded in Bicester West in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 295 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bicester West has the 2,259th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bicester West | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 612 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.0 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,867 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bicester West was highest in the year to July 2022 (752 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (475). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 612 | 69.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 493 | 55.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 476 | 53.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 576 | 65.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 752 | 84.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 661 | 74.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 475 | 53.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 501 | 56.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 672 | 75.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bicester West 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+73%) and public order (+44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 295 | 33.3 | 0.97 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +25% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +44% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.0 | 0.62 | +29% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -5% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +8% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.64 | -14% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.1 | 0.83 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 1.23 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bicester West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bicester West recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bicester West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bicester West recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bicester West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bicester West recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bicester West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bicester West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bicester West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bicester West recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bicester West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bicester West recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bicester West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bicester West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bicester West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bicester West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bicester West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bicester West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bicester West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bicester West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bicester West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bicester West recorded 10 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 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bicester West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bicester West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bicester West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bicester West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bicester West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bicester West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bicester West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bicester West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bicester West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester East | 1,089 | 112.2 | +63% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 536 | 48.5 | -30% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,430 | 89.2 | +29% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -34% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 432 | 56.1 | -19% |
| Kidlington East | 617 | 58.3 | -15% |
| Kidlington West | 505 | 56.1 | -19% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -58% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashdene Road | 43 |
| On or near Kingsclere Road | 27 |
| On or near Melville Close | 22 |
| On or near The Approach | 22 |
| On or near Langford Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Leach Road | 21 |
| On or near Wear Road | 21 |
| On or near Blenheim Drive | 20 |
| On or near Evenlode Close | 20 |
| On or near Windle Gardens | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bicester West 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 | 268 | 43.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 23.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Bicester West has an estimated population of 8,867. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bicester West 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 West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Bicester West a safe place to live?
Bicester West recorded 69.0 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Bicester West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicester West was up 24% on the year before: 612 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 493 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bicester West?
Bicester West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.