Crime Rates at Devon Way, Banbury, OX16 1UJ

Devon Way area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Banbury Hardwick , and the 214th lowest crime rate of 483 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 Devon Way (OX16 1UJ) in the last 12 months was 37.8 per 1,000 residents and was 14.7% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Devon Way (OX16 1UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ferriston. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.