MERLIN CLOSE, OX15 4GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX15 4GG

MERLIN CLOSE, OX15 4GG, Cherwell has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This OX15 4GG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX15 postcode area, which has experienced 51 crimes and a crime rate of 2.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX15 4GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX15 4GG, encompassing approximately 1406 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

OX15 4GG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • White Post Road with total crimes: 3
  • White Horses Close with total crimes: 1
  • Speedwell Road with total crimes: 1

MERLIN CLOSE, OX15 4GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.6950.00%
Drugs32.130.00%
Other theft12.13-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.2433.33%
Other theft32.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.13-85.71%
Public order21.42-50.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.06250.00%
Public order49.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4033.33%
Public order22.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.40-25.00%
Other theft22.13-33.33%
Other crime11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.11-20.00%
Other theft32.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69-16.67%
Other theft23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.24-25.00%
Other theft24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Robbery11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2433.33%
Other theft25.690.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2480.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.400.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202414
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX15 4GG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. White Post Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 2. White Horses Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Speedwell Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park End
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wheatley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wayfarings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1