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Crime in Launton

Launton had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 10.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 17 Cherwell areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% below the middle Cherwell area. Crime was down 71% on the three months before.

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

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10.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 17Cherwell rank1st is the highest rate
-71%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 7 Apr 5 May 1 Jun 2 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour240%
violence240%
public order120%

Launton against Cherwell

TypeLaunton per 1,000Middle Cherwell areaChange
Violence420.9–
Burglary01.3–
Vehicle crime00.8–
Anti-social behaviour45.8–
Theft and robbery04.6–

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%
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 Launton a safe area?

Launton had about 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 17 Cherwell areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Launton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (2), followed by violence (2) and public order (1).