Crime Rates at Herald Way, Bicester, OX26 4SE

Herald Way area has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East , and the 111th highest crime rate of 484 local areas in Cherwell .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Herald Way (OX26 4SE) in the last 12 months was 85.0 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% lower than the Bicester East average (105.0 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 52.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Herald Way (OX26 4SE), the main crime hotspot is near Wellington Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.