Total Crime Rate
26.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bankside area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 105 local areas in Banbury Cross and Neithrop , and the 132nd 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 Bankside (OX16 9SX) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 84.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bankside (OX16 9SX), the main crime hotspot is near Caldwell Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Bankside | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Coppice Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cawse Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Wood End | Under investigation |
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