MARGARET CLOSE, OX16 0QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 0QB

MARGARET CLOSE, OX16 0QB, Cherwell has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This OX16 0QB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX16 postcode area, which has experienced 424 crimes and a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX16 0QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 0QB, encompassing approximately 4733 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

OX16 0QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenilworth Way with total crimes: 6
  • Donaldson Court with total crimes: 5
  • Hampden Close with total crimes: 5

MARGARET CLOSE, OX16 0QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.3543.75%
Anti-social behaviour104.86900.00%
Public order72.11133.33%
Other theft41.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.70-66.67%
Public order33.38-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-92.86%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4816.48108.70%
Anti-social behaviour1410.1475.00%
Public order82.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-57.14%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.20-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour84.8614.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.6940.00%
Other theft41.48100.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.3542.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.70133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.48400.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8246.15%
Public order54.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-50.00%
Theft from the person30.63200.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.27400.00%
Other crime31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.13-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-50.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.876.25%
Anti-social behaviour123.59300.00%
Burglary42.530.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.706.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.55-48.28%
Public order43.17100.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 202414
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202448
June 202423
May 202427
April 202419
March 202413
February 202413
January 202417
December 202316
November 202315
October 202329

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 0QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kenilworth Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Donaldson Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hampden Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Lidsey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Arundel Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Lincoln Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Gillett Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Gilkes Yard
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Mascord Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Goulds Villas
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Prescott Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hope Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bird Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Gillett Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Poolside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Fairfax Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Edmunds Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Golden Villa Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Fiennes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lennox Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wychwood Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1