Crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton: statistics, rates and trends
456 crimes were recorded in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton at a glance
- Crime trends in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- Types of crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- Population and deprivation in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- Questions about crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- About this data
456 crimes were recorded in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 192 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton has the 3,333rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 456 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,594 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton was highest in the year to July 2025 (473 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (230). Over the whole period it rose 82%, 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 | 456 | 43.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 473 | 44.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 420 | 39.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 393 | 37.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 318 | 30.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 283 | 26.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 276 | 26.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 230 | 21.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 251 | 23.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 50 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+35%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-50%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 18.1 | 0.53 | +5% |
| Burglary | 85 | 8.0 | 2.27 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 4.7 | 0.31 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +7% |
| Other theft | 31 | 2.9 | 0.46 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -50% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -4% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.7 | 0.31 | -22% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.14 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 23 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 50% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Hardwick | 553 | 50.8 | +18% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 983 | 94.0 | +118% |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,410 | 190.1 | +342% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 993 | 88.4 | +105% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 488 | 43.8 | +2% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 455 | 37.6 | -13% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -33% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | +6% |
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 Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walker Road | 34 |
| On or near De La Warr Drive | 22 |
| On or near Main Street | 17 |
| On or near Middle Lane | 11 |
| On or near Park Close | 11 |
| On or near Church Lane | 10 |
| On or near Digwood Road | 10 |
| On or near Stone Close | 10 |
| On or near Well Lane | 10 |
| On or near Bennett Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton 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 | 153 | 33.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 29.6% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 14.0% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton has an estimated population of 10,594. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton a safe place to live?
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 43.0 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 Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (85).
Is crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton was down 4% on the year before: 456 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 473 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton?
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton 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 Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.