WELLINGTON AVENUE, OX16 3QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 3QL

WELLINGTON AVENUE, OX16 3QL, Cherwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This OX16 3QL 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 3QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 3QL, encompassing approximately 3737 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

OX16 3QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Fraser Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waterperry Court with total crimes: 3

WELLINGTON AVENUE, OX16 3QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.3620.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8266.67%
Public order31.34-57.14%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Drugs30.80-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-88.89%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.0180.00%
Public order72.41133.33%
Drugs71.87600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Other theft30.80-72.73%
Burglary30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1812.50%
Other theft114.8237.50%
Shoplifting62.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.610.00%
Public order31.34-62.50%
Other crime30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.2850.00%
Public order82.4160.00%
Other theft82.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1425.00%
Theft from the person31.34200.00%
Shoplifting20.80-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.35200.00%
Public order51.61-54.55%
Shoplifting51.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-33.33%
Other theft41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime21.07-75.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.85-35.48%
Public order115.35175.00%
Vehicle crime82.94166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.1450.00%
Robbery41.61100.00%
Theft from the person31.070.00%
Shoplifting30.80-25.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.5940.91%
Anti-social behaviour48.29100.00%
Public order41.07-42.86%
Shoplifting41.07-50.00%
Other theft41.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-75.00%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-57.14%
Robbery20.800.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.9210.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.89300.00%
Shoplifting83.21100.00%
Public order72.14-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.8775.00%
Other theft61.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-66.67%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.98150.00%
Public order85.3560.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1420.00%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Theft from the person30.80-25.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.83-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-28.57%
Public order51.3466.67%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Theft from the person41.070.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Other theft10.27-85.71%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.620.00%
Other theft71.8716.67%
Shoplifting41.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.490.00%
Other theft61.870.00%
Shoplifting51.610.00%
Drugs41.340.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202418
June 202416
May 202420
April 202420
March 202431
February 202422
January 202420
December 20238
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 202412
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fraser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Waterperry Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Causeway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Market Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Junction Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cherwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Mckeevor Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. School View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Centre Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brunswick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Fergusson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1