Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lucerne Avenue area has the 41st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield , and the 204th lowest 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 Lucerne Avenue (OX26 3EL) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 7.1% lower 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lucerne Avenue (OX26 3EL), the main crime hotspot is near Harebell Way. Police recorded 9 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Poppylands | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harebell Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dittander Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cranesbill Drive | Under investigation |
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