Crime Rates at Whimbrel Close, Bicester, OX26 6XP

Whimbrel Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Bicester East , and the 242nd highest 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 Whimbrel Close (OX26 6XP) in the last 12 months was 46.3 per 1,000 residents and was 55.9% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 55.6% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Whimbrel Close (OX26 6XP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Launton Road, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Corncrake Way (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.