Total Crime Rate
92.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Circular Road area has the 11th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield , and the 97th highest crime rate of 484 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 East Circular Road (OX25 2BJ) in the last 12 months was 92.9 per 1,000 residents and was 137.4% higher than the Bicester North and Caversfield average (39.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 49 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 54 (≈ 70.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 145.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 289.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Circular Road (OX25 2BJ), the main crime hotspot is near Edmunds Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bicester North and Caversfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Read Place | Under investigation |
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