Total Crime Rate
56.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Tarragon Walk area has the 20th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick , and the 184th highest crime rate of 484 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 Tarragon Walk (OX16 1FE) in the last 12 months was 56.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average (48.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 45.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Tarragon Walk (OX16 1FE), the main crime hotspot is near Erica Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banbury Hardwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Starina Croft | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Thyme Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Erica Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hearthway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Conifer Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forgeway | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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