Is Bicester Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Bicester Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 2,728 total crimes recorded in Bicester Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Bicester Town — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Bicester Town
Safest Areas Near Bicester Town
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Bicester Town by safety score
Compare Bicester Town With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bicester Town safe?
Bicester Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,728 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bicester Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bicester Town in the last 12 months?
2,728 crimes were recorded in Bicester Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 3.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,835 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 968 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bicester Town?
The most common crime in Bicester Town is Violent Crime, with 968 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Bicester Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bicester Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3.8% — from 2,835 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,728 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Bicester Town?
Bicester Town has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Bicester Town compare to the Thames Valley Police average?
Bicester Town has a safety score of 9/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Bicester Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bicester Town?
35.2% of crimes recorded in Bicester Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Bicester Town?
968 violent crimes were recorded in Bicester Town in the last 12 months — representing 35.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 178 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Bicester Town last updated?
The crime data for Bicester Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Bicester Town with other areas?
You can compare Bicester Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.