Crime Rates at Cranesbill Drive, Bicester, OX26 3ZF

Cranesbill Drive area has the 17th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield , and the 143rd 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 Cranesbill Drive (OX26 3ZF) in the last 12 months was 69.3 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 40.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cranesbill Drive (OX26 3ZF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Darnell Walk, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Galingale Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.