Crime Rates at William Close, Banbury, OX16 0UE

William Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Banbury Ruscote , and the 47th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around William Close (OX16 0UE) in the last 12 months was 141.6 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% 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 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 38 (≈ 109.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around William Close (OX16 0UE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hastings Close, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandford Green (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.