Total Crime Rate
10.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holm Way area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bicester North and Caversfield , and the 35th 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 Holm Way (OX6 9YL) in the last 12 months was 10.3 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Holm Way (OX6 9YL), the main crime hotspot is near Holm Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Lime Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lime Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Holm Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holm Way | Under investigation |
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