Crime Rates at James Close, Upper Heyford, Bicester, OX25 5BF

James Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Deddington , and the 108th 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 James Close (OX25 5BF) in the last 12 months was 86.8 per 1,000 residents and was 213.2% higher than the Deddington average (27.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 31 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -45.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 54.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 158.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around James Close (OX25 5BF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Walker Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wellington Road (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.