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Crime in Drayton (OX15)

Drayton (OX15) had 145 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 17 Cherwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% above the middle Cherwell area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

OX15, Cherwell · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Drayton (OX15)

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71.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 17Cherwell rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common67 in 3 months

Month by month

42 Mar 52 Apr 36 May 57 Jun 50 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Drayton (OX15). Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6746%
anti-social behaviour1913%
public order1510%
theft118%
criminal damage86%
shoplifting86%
drugs53%
burglary43%

Drayton (OX15) against Cherwell

TypeDrayton (OX15) per 1,000Middle Cherwell areaChange
Violence33.220.9▲ 5%
Burglary21.3–
Vehicle crime20.8–
Anti-social behaviour9.45.8▼ 34%
Theft and robbery5.94.6–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Banbury119.9▲ 10%
Drayton (OX15)71.9▲ 12%
Bodicote39.6▼ 23%
Bloxham39.30%
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 Drayton (OX15) a safe area?

Drayton (OX15) had about 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 17 Cherwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Drayton (OX15)?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (67), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and public order (15).