Crime in Launton and Otmoor: statistics, rates and trends
432 crimes were recorded in Launton and Otmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Launton and Otmoor
- Questions about crime in Launton and Otmoor
- About this data
432 crimes were recorded in Launton and Otmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 240 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Launton and Otmoor has the 2,775th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Launton and Otmoor | Cherwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 432 | 12,246 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,695 | 170,426 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Launton and Otmoor was highest in the year to July 2021 (626 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (394). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 432 | 56.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 439 | 57.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 610 | 79.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 613 | 79.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 540 | 70.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 626 | 81.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 532 | 69.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 436 | 56.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 394 | 51.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Launton and Otmoor 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-55%) and criminal damage and arson (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 31.2 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.0 | 0.82 | -22% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.9 | 1.85 | +67% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 2.9 | 0.19 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -38% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -55% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.47 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Launton and Otmoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Launton and Otmoor recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 55.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Launton and Otmoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Launton and Otmoor recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Launton and Otmoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Launton and Otmoor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Launton and Otmoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Launton and Otmoor recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Launton and Otmoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Launton and Otmoor recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Launton and Otmoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Launton and Otmoor recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Launton and Otmoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Launton and Otmoor recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Launton and Otmoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Launton and Otmoor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Launton and Otmoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Launton and Otmoor recorded 7 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 up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Launton and Otmoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Launton and Otmoor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Launton and Otmoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Launton and Otmoor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Launton and Otmoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Launton and Otmoor recorded 3 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Launton and Otmoor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Launton and Otmoor recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Launton and Otmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Launton and Otmoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Launton and Otmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicester South and Ambrosden | 1,430 | 89.2 | +59% |
| Bicester West | 612 | 69.0 | +23% |
| Bicester East | 1,089 | 112.2 | +100% |
| Bicester North and Caversfield | 536 | 48.5 | -14% |
| Fringford and Heyfords | 423 | 45.5 | -19% |
| Kidlington East | 617 | 58.3 | +4% |
| Kidlington West | 505 | 56.1 | -0% |
| Deddington | 264 | 28.9 | -48% |
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 Launton and Otmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palmer Avenue | 122 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Dairy Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Brill Road | 12 |
| On or near The Green | 11 |
| On or near Blenheim Drive | 10 |
| On or near Lavender Road | 10 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 9 |
| On or near Woodpiece Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Launton and Otmoor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 15.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.5% |
| Not recorded | 22 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Launton and Otmoor has an estimated population of 7,695. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Launton and Otmoor sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Launton and Otmoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Launton and Otmoor a safe place to live?
Launton and Otmoor recorded 56.1 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 Launton and Otmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (38).
Is crime in Launton and Otmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Launton and Otmoor was down 2% on the year before: 432 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 439 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Launton and Otmoor?
Launton and Otmoor 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 Launton and Otmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.