OX16 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 5AU

OX16 5AU, Cherwell has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.23 per 1,000 population. This OX16 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 5AU, encompassing approximately 3023 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX16 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 4
  • Amos Court with total crimes: 3

OX16 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.2315.38%
Shoplifting114.96-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.64100.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5730.00%
Shoplifting124.30100.00%
Public order33.970.00%
Other theft30.99-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.57-56.52%
Other theft83.31-33.33%
Shoplifting62.65200.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-57.14%
Drugs20.990.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.5464.29%
Other theft127.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3133.33%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.63200.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Shoplifting20.99-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1013.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.3142.86%
Shoplifting73.3175.00%
Vehicle crime52.3125.00%
Public order31.65-25.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.91-30.00%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.32300.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Other theft31.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.31300.00%
Other theft62.65100.00%
Public order41.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.61-63.64%
Public order41.320.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences119.59-42.11%
Vehicle crime63.64500.00%
Public order41.98-20.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other theft20.66-81.82%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2211.76%
Other theft116.2822.22%
Public order53.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65-25.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2321.43%
Other theft95.6280.00%
Public order42.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32300.00%
Drugs21.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.630.00%
Other theft51.650.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Robbery11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 202311
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202410
June 202423
May 202414
April 202410
March 20247
February 202410
January 20244
December 202311
November 202319
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20247
April 202410
February 20248
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 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
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 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
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 5AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 2. Britannia Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Amos Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Verney Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Newbold Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Windmill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lower Cherwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marshall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alma Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cherwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Grove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Newland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Upper Windsor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lamb'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1