Total Crime Rate
60.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Horton View area has the 45th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop , and the 167th 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 Horton View (OX16 9HP) in the last 12 months was 60.5 per 1,000 residents and was 65.1% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average (173.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 225.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 36.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 180.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Horton View (OX16 9HP), the main crime hotspot is near Beechfield Crescent. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banbury Cross and Neithrop| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Easington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Easington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beechfield Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hightown Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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