Total Crime Rate
30.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beckdale Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bicester West , and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 484 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 Beckdale Close (OX26 2GT) in the last 12 months was 30.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% lower than the Bicester West average (56.3 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beckdale Close (OX26 2GT), the main crime hotspot is near Isis Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bicester West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wensum Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wensum Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wye Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wye Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Isis Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welland Croft | Under investigation |
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