Total Crime Rate
99.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
73.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Springfield Avenue area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop , and the 84th highest crime rate of 483 local areas in Cherwell .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Springfield Avenue (OX16 9HT) in the last 12 months was 99.5 per 1,000 residents and was 42.4% lower than the Banbury Cross and Neithrop average (172.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 73.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springfield Avenue (OX16 9HT), the main crime hotspot is near Ruskin Road. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Easington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | St Hughs Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Ruskin Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | A361 | Under investigation |
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