Crime Rates at Caernarvon Way, Banbury, OX16 0PQ

Caernarvon Way area has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Banbury Ruscote , and the 17th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Caernarvon Way (OX16 0PQ) in the last 12 months was 276.9 per 1,000 residents and was 246.4% higher than the Banbury Ruscote average (80.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 35 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 44 (≈ 169.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Caernarvon Way (OX16 0PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Dover Avenue. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 41 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.