Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Banbury Hardwick , and the 203rd 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 Church Lane (OX17 1NQ) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 7.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (OX17 1NQ), 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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