OX16 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 3LU

OX16 3LU, Cherwell has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This OX16 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 3LU, encompassing approximately 1064 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX16 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brinkburn Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Cheney Road with total crimes: 2
  • M40 with total crimes: 1

OX16 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.450.00%
Shoplifting22.82-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting313.15-57.14%
Other theft32.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82100.00%
Public order11.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.090.00%
Public order36.58200.00%
Drugs22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.03133.33%
Other theft36.580.00%
Drugs22.820.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-75.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.150.00%
Shoplifting33.76-40.00%
Other theft32.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.51-44.44%
Public order24.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.85-10.00%
Other theft58.45400.00%
Public order24.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Burglary11.880.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.390.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Other theft11.880.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour39.3950.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.21-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences35.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Theft from the person11.880.00%
Other theft10.94-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting715.03-12.50%
Other theft46.58-55.56%
Burglary13.76-50.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft920.66800.00%
Shoplifting88.45100.00%
Burglary27.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-75.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.760.00%
Other theft13.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 202410
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 3LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brinkburn Grove
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 2. Cheney Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. M40
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Acorn Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Fisher Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1