Bicester Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bicester’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.5% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of seasonal and local dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of total incidents (94 cases), followed by shoplifting at 26.8% (71 cases). The stark contrast between these figures and national averages—particularly the 186% spike in shoplifting—suggests that local factors, such as the Black Friday shopping period, may have driven this anomaly. November’s darker evenings and Bonfire Night could also contribute to shifts in crime patterns, though the lower-than-average violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000 vs the UK’s 2.6) hints at effective local policing or community initiatives. The overall crime rate, while slightly higher than October’s 6.4, remains within a narrow range, indicating stability despite seasonal fluctuations. This data underscores the importance of contextualising local statistics within both national trends and specific environmental factors, such as Bicester’s mix of retail and residential areas, which may influence crime types and frequencies differently than more urban or rural counterparts.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: possession of weapons (+300%), drugs (+200%), and burglary (+100%). These rises, though not universally explained, may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the transition into winter. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 55.6% compared to October, possibly linked to increased community engagement or seasonal shifts in public activity. Shoplifting emerged as a striking anomaly, with rates 186% above the UK average (0.6 vs 1.8 per 1,000). This stark divergence from national trends suggests local factors—such as Black Friday shopping spiking demand for retail security—may be at play. Violent crime, however, remained 7% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.4 per 1,000 (35.5% of total crimes), a figure that contrasts with the national context. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the sharp 186% surge in shoplifting, which may prompt closer attention to retail security measures during peak shopping periods.

Bicester's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 6.5% compared to the previous month, increasing from 6.4 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This uptick, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in reported crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately nine crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that situates Bicester’s experience within a broader population-scaled perspective. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the increase from October suggests a need for continued monitoring. The local population of 38,656 means that even small absolute changes can influence statistics, though the overall profile remains distinct from national trends. This comparison highlights the importance of viewing local data against both historical and national benchmarks to avoid overgeneralisation.