ALMA ROAD, OX16 4RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 4RQ

ALMA ROAD, OX16 4RQ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.79 per 1,000 population. This OX16 4RQ 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 4RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 4RQ, encompassing approximately 2968 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX16 4RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fraser Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waterperry Court with total crimes: 3
  • Verney Road with total crimes: 3

ALMA ROAD, OX16 4RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.74100.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Drugs20.67-60.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.80-25.00%
Drugs54.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.6866.67%
Other theft31.68-62.50%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.8133.33%
Other theft85.39-11.11%
Public order42.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-62.50%
Drugs31.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.46-25.00%
Other theft94.04125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.700.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.77-5.88%
Other theft45.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.4913.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.730.00%
Public order52.0266.67%
Vehicle crime41.6833.33%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.35200.00%
Bicycle theft11.01-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4515.38%
Other theft35.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Public order31.01-40.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8018.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.380.00%
Public order52.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.68-16.67%
Other theft41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1310.00%
Vehicle crime63.7120.00%
Public order52.02-16.67%
Other theft41.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35100.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.43-37.50%
Public order63.3720.00%
Vehicle crime52.02150.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Other theft20.67-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.81-15.79%
Other theft105.3942.86%
Public order53.37150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6833.33%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.810.00%
Other theft76.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 3 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
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 202416
April 202417
March 202415
February 202413
January 202411
December 202310
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fraser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Waterperry Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Verney Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Causeway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Lower Cherwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Junction Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Marshall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alma Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Levenot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Cherwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Mckeevor Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Padbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. School View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brunswick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1