Total Crime Rate
57.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greville Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick , and the 178th highest crime rate of 484 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 Greville Road (OX16 1HG) in the last 12 months was 57.7 per 1,000 residents and was 18.0% 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 42.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 1266.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greville Road (OX16 1HG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bannister Drive, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bismore Road (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Banbury Hardwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bannister Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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