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Crime in Chesterton

Chesterton had 26 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 17 Cherwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 35% above the middle Cherwell area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

OX26, Cherwell · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chesterton

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55.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 17Cherwell rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

16 Mar 5 Apr 8 May 8 Jun 11 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Chesterton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1350%
anti-social behaviour519%
theft415%
public order28%
burglary28%

Chesterton against Cherwell

TypeChesterton per 1,000Middle Cherwell areaChange
Violence27.620.9▲ 8%
Burglary4.21.3–
Vehicle crime00.8–
Anti-social behaviour10.65.8–
Theft and robbery8.54.6–

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%
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 Chesterton a safe area?

Chesterton had about 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 17 Cherwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chesterton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and theft (4).