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Crime in Bicester

Bicester had 871 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 17 Cherwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 129% above the middle Cherwell area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

OX26, Cherwell · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bicester

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93.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 17Cherwell rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common299 in 3 months

Month by month

296 Mar 284 Apr 336 May 284 Jun 293 Jul 294 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bicester. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29934%
shoplifting21825%
anti-social behaviour819%
public order708%
theft556%
criminal damage465%
bike theft223%
vehicle crime152%

Bicester against Cherwell

TypeBicester per 1,000Middle Cherwell areaChange
Violence32.220.9▼ 9%
Burglary1.41.3▼ 52%
Vehicle crime1.60.8▼ 57%
Anti-social behaviour8.75.80%
Theft and robbery10.14.6▲ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bicester93.7▼ 5%
Arncott89.2▼ 10%
Chesterton55.2▼ 10%
Launton10.1▼ 71%
See every Cherwell area ranked on the crime in Cherwell page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bicester a safe area?

Bicester had about 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 17 Cherwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bicester?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (299), followed by shoplifting (218) and anti-social behaviour (81).