Crime in Bicester West: statistics, rates and trends
578 crimes were recorded in Bicester West in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bicester West
- Questions about crime in Bicester West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (279), anti-social behaviour (51) and shoplifting (42) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bicester West | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 578 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,867 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bicester West peaked in the year to August 2022 (759 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (470). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 578 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 525 | 59.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 470 | 53.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 551 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 759 | 85.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 668 | 75.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 488 | 55.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 505 | 57.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 656 | 74.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and shoplifting (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 26 to 37 and vehicle crime rose from 22 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 31.5 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 5.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bicester West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester East | 1,100 | 113.3 | +74% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 525 | 47.5 | -27% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,442 | 89.9 | +38% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -30% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 446 | 58.0 | -11% |
| Kidlington East | 615 | 58.1 | -11% |
| Kidlington West | 498 | 55.4 | -15% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Bicester West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ashdene Road” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ashdene Road | 41 |
| On or near Kingsclere Road | 27 |
| On or near Melville Close | 25 |
| On or near Windle Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Leach Road | 21 |
| On or near Shaw Close | 21 |
| On or near Wear Road | 21 |
| On or near Blenheim Drive | 20 |
| On or near The Approach | 20 |
| On or near Evenlode Close | 19 |
Of the 527 crimes in Bicester West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 242 | 45.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Bicester West has an estimated population of 8,867 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bicester West average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bicester West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bicester West a safe place to live?
Bicester West recorded 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bicester West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Bicester West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bicester West was up 10% on the year before: 578 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 525 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bicester West?
About 8,867 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bicester West?
Bicester West 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.