Total Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Green area has the 15th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick , and the 173rd highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Green (OX17 1NJ) in the last 12 months was 58.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.3% higher than the Banbury Hardwick average (48.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 75.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Green (OX17 1NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Cup And Saucer. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Banbury Hardwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vicarage Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Red Lion Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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