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Burglary Rates in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Cherwell, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown recorded 66 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

66

3.91 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,275

134.6 per 1,000 residents

16% above the UK average58% above the South East regional average

How does Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown rank?

Within Cherwell

2 of 16 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

73th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
2
2
6
2
10
5
7
11
6
10
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
904
40%
Other Crime
637
28%
Shoplifting
243
11%
Anti-social Behaviour
241
11%
Vehicle Crime
71
3%
Drug Offences
69
3%
Burglary
66
3%
Robbery
24
1%
Theft from Person
20
1%

Property mix in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown

Source: Census 2021 · 7,546 households

Detached 15%Semi-detached 27%Terraced 18%Flats 40%

The most common property type in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown homeowners

Most homes in Banbury Grimsbury and Hightown are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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