Crime in Launton and Otmoor: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Launton and Otmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Launton and Otmoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Launton and Otmoor
- Types of crime in Launton and Otmoor
- Launton and Otmoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Launton and Otmoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Launton and Otmoor
- Demographics of Launton and Otmoor
- Questions about crime in Launton and Otmoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), other theft (41) and other crime (30) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,700th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Launton and Otmoor | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 12,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,695 | 170,426 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Launton and Otmoor peaked in the year to August 2023 (629 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (393). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 446 | 58.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 441 | 57.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 562 | 73.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 629 | 81.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 562 | 73.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 593 | 77.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 566 | 73.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 439 | 57.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 393 | 51.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
Compared with England and Wales, Launton and Otmoor recorded notably more other crime (84% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (79% below) and public order (53% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 31 to 41, while vehicle crime fell from 40 to 25 and public order fell from 37 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.2 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Launton and Otmoor; the highest is Bicester East (113.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Deddington, Cherwell (28.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Launton and Otmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,442 | 89.9 | +55% |
| Bicester West | 578 | 65.2 | +12% |
| Bicester East | 1,100 | 113.3 | +95% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 525 | 47.5 | -18% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 426 | 45.8 | -21% |
| Kidlington East | 615 | 58.1 | 0% |
| Kidlington West | 498 | 55.4 | -4% |
| Deddington | 257 | 28.2 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Launton and Otmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Palmer Avenue” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palmer Avenue | 124 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Dairy Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Lavender Road | 11 |
| On or near Blenheim Drive | 10 |
| On or near The Green | 10 |
| On or near A4421 | 9 |
| On or near Brill Road | 9 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 9 |
Of the 421 crimes in Launton and Otmoor with a recorded outcome, 24% 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 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 39.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 4.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Launton and Otmoor has an estimated population of 7,695 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.5%, against 23.3%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Launton and Otmoor average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Launton and Otmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Launton and Otmoor a safe place to live?
Launton and Otmoor recorded 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,700th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Launton and Otmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (41).
Is crime in Launton and Otmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Launton and Otmoor was up 1% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 441 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Launton and Otmoor?
About 7,695 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Launton and Otmoor?
Launton and Otmoor 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.