Crime in Fringford and Heyfords: statistics, rates and trends
426 crimes were recorded in Fringford and Heyfords in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fringford and Heyfords at a glance
- Crime trends in Fringford and Heyfords
- Types of crime in Fringford and Heyfords
- Fringford and Heyfords compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fringford and Heyfords
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fringford and Heyfords
- Demographics of Fringford and Heyfords
- Questions about crime in Fringford and Heyfords
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (195), anti-social behaviour (52) and other theft (48) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,205th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Fringford and Heyfords | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 426 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,297 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fringford and Heyfords peaked in the year to August 2023 (662 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 426 | 45.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 490 | 52.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 371 | 39.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 662 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 606 | 65.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 533 | 57.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 413 | 44.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 298 | 32.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 382 | 41.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and public order (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 54 to 23 and public order fell from 39 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -57% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fringford and Heyfords; the highest is Bicester East (113.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Deddington, Cherwell (28.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fringford and Heyfords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester West | 578 | 65.2 | +42% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 525 | 47.5 | +4% |
| Bicester East | 1,100 | 113.3 | +147% |
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,442 | 89.9 | +96% |
| Launton and Otmoor | 446 | 58.0 | +26% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -39% |
| Kidlington East | 615 | 58.1 | +27% |
| Kidlington West | 498 | 55.4 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Fringford and Heyfords over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “East Castle Street” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near East Castle Street | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Izzard Road | 17 |
| On or near Walker Road | 16 |
| On or near Hampden Square | 10 |
| On or near Knowle Lane | 10 |
| On or near Church Lane | 9 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 9 |
| On or near Bicester Road | 8 |
Of the 374 crimes in Fringford and Heyfords with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Fringford and Heyfords has an estimated population of 9,297 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fringford and Heyfords average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fringford and Heyfords | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fringford and Heyfords a safe place to live?
Fringford and Heyfords recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,205th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fringford and Heyfords?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Fringford and Heyfords going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fringford and Heyfords was down 13% on the year before: 426 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fringford and Heyfords?
About 9,297 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fringford and Heyfords?
Fringford and Heyfords 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.