Total Crime Rate
62.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
39.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026De La Warr Drive area has the 12th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Banbury Hardwick , and the 175th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around De La Warr Drive (OX16 1BF) in the last 12 months was 62.8 per 1,000 residents and was 41.9% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average (44.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 39.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around De La Warr Drive (OX16 1BF), the main crime hotspot is near De La Warr Drive. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | De La Warr End | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | De La Warr Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bismore Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | De La Warr End | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | De La Warr Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | De La Warr Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | De La Warr Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | De La Warr Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | De La Warr Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bismore Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Bismore Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bannister Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bismore Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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