Crime Rates at Edinburgh Way, Banbury, OX16 0PA

Edinburgh Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Banbury Ruscote , and the 112th lowest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Edinburgh Way (OX16 0PA) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 69.8% lower than the Banbury Ruscote average (77.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Edinburgh Way (OX16 0PA), the main crime hotspot is near Dover Avenue. Police recorded 71 crimes here, including 49 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.