OX16 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 4AJ

OX16 4AJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This OX16 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 4AJ, encompassing approximately 902 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX16 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Verney Road with total crimes: 3
  • Edward Street with total crimes: 2
  • Levenot Close with total crimes: 2

OX16 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.08600.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.320.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.32200.00%
Drugs13.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.970.00%
Drugs22.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.22-50.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.97-20.00%
Drugs14.430.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.540.00%
Vehicle crime24.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.8650.00%
Theft from the person23.320.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.43-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.83150.00%
Public order35.54200.00%
Burglary23.320.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Vehicle crime22.22100.00%
Drugs22.22100.00%
Other theft12.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.54-66.67%
Drugs12.220.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In November 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 offences611.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.65200.00%
Drugs13.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.190.00%
Public order35.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20244
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Verney Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Levenot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Padbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thorpe Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Thorpe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1