Total Crime Rate
47.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eden Way area has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Bicester West , and the 225th 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 Eden Way (OX26 2RP) in the last 12 months was 47.8 per 1,000 residents and was 15.2% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eden Way (OX26 2RP), the main crime hotspot is near Croxton Square. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 17 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 | Croxton Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welland Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wensum Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Isis Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wensum Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wear Road | Under investigation |
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