Anti-social behaviour in Banbury down by nearly a third
28/05/2026
The town centre is no longer considered an anti-social behaviour hotspot
Anti-social behaviour in Banbury town centre has fallen by nearly a third following targeted work by Banbury’s Neighbourhood policing Team and their partner organisations.
Police said overall incidents have dropped by 32 percent.
Officers identified key individuals linked to anti-social behaviour and issued Community Protection Warnings and Notices, none of which have been breached. They also increased patrols in hotspot areas including the High Street and White Lion Walk.
The work has been carried out with support from Cherwell District Council and Homeless Oxfordshire, with a focus on supporting vulnerable people as well as tackling persistent issues in the town centre.
Three Community Protection Notices have been issued as part of the initiative, and police said the town centre is no longer considered an anti-social behaviour hotspot.
Whilst patrols will continue in an effort to maintain the improvements, residents and being encouraged to keep reporting incidents through 101 or the police website.
Published: by the Banbury FM News Team
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