Total Crime Rate
98.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bloxham Road area has the 38th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop , and the 83rd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bloxham Road (OX16 9JT) in the last 12 months was 98.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.4% 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 67.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 90.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bloxham Road (OX16 9JT), the main crime hotspot is near Ruskin Road. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 20 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 | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Easington Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Easington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St Hughs Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wykham Place | Under investigation |
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