Crime in Fringford and Heyfords: statistics, rates and trends

423 crimes were recorded in Fringford and Heyfords in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 196 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fringford and Heyfords has the 3,227th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Fringford and Heyfords was highest in the year to July 2023 (693 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (311). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fringford and Heyfords 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 falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and criminal damage and arson (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Fringford and Heyfords

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Fringford and Heyfords

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Fringford and Heyfords

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Fringford and Heyfords

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Fringford and Heyfords

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Fringford and Heyfords

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Fringford and Heyfords

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Fringford and Heyfords

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Fringford and Heyfords

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Fringford and Heyfords

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Fringford and Heyfords

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fringford and Heyfords 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 88% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Fringford and Heyfords

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fringford and Heyfords recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fringford and Heyfords, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fringford and Heyfords.

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 Fringford and Heyfords over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fringford and Heyfords 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.

Fringford and Heyfords has an estimated population of 9,297. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fringford and Heyfords sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Fringford and Heyfords. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.