Crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton: statistics, rates and trends
480 crimes were recorded in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- Questions about crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (200), burglary (85) and anti-social behaviour (52) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,228th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 480 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.3 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 10,594 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton of any year here (480 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 89%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 480 | 45.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 468 | 44.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 421 | 39.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 379 | 35.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 352 | 33.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 274 | 25.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 283 | 26.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 230 | 21.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 254 | 24.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded notably more burglary (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and public order (66% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 37 to 52 and criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 32, while vehicle crime fell from 47 to 21 and other theft fell from 46 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 18.9 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Burglary | 85 | 8.0 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 4.9 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.3 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -55% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton; the highest is Banbury Cross and Neithrop (193.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Deddington, Cherwell (28.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Hardwick | 549 | 50.4 | +11% |
| Banbury Ruscote | 956 | 91.4 | +102% |
| Banbury Cross and Neithrop | 2,452 | 193.4 | +327% |
| Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown | 974 | 86.7 | +91% |
| Banbury Calthorpe and Easington | 479 | 43.0 | -5% |
| Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote | 448 | 37.1 | -18% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -38% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Walker Road” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walker Road | 49 |
| On or near De La Warr Drive | 24 |
| On or near Main Street | 17 |
| On or near Church Lane | 11 |
| On or near Digwood Road | 11 |
| On or near Middle Lane | 11 |
| On or near Park Close | 11 |
| On or near Stone Close | 11 |
| On or near Well Lane | 11 |
| On or near Bennett Drive | 9 |
Of the 428 crimes in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton has an estimated population of 10,594 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton a safe place to live?
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton recorded 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,228th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (85).
Is crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton was up 3% on the year before: 480 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 468 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton?
About 10,594 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton?
Cropredy, Sibfords and Wroxton 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.