OX16 5EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 5EN

OX16 5EN, Cherwell has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.32 per 1,000 population. This OX16 5EN 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 5EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 5EN, encompassing approximately 3413 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX16 5EN area, explore the OX16 5EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

OX16 5EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • High Street with total crimes: 8

OX16 5EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.327.89%
Anti-social behaviour1112.0110.00%
Public order103.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.93100.00%
Drugs52.34-28.57%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.66-15.56%
Public order1411.1340.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.10-44.44%
Drugs72.93133.33%
Other theft42.05-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Burglary31.17200.00%
Shoplifting30.88-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1813.18-5.26%
Other theft155.2725.00%
Shoplifting154.39200.00%
Public order104.39-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.93-66.67%
Drugs31.1750.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.29-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5537.2122.22%
Anti-social behaviour1916.11216.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.5771.43%
Other theft123.52300.00%
Public order113.5237.50%
Theft from the person63.2250.00%
Shoplifting51.76-61.54%
Drugs21.46-33.33%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4528.13-10.00%
Shoplifting1313.1844.44%
Public order83.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.34-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-25.00%
Theft from the person41.76100.00%
Drugs31.1750.00%
Other theft30.88-40.00%
Robbery20.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5033.4019.05%
Criminal damage and arson1014.65100.00%
Public order102.930.00%
Shoplifting92.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.64-42.86%
Vehicle crime72.3440.00%
Robbery62.05200.00%
Other theft51.7625.00%
Burglary21.46-33.33%
Drugs20.59-60.00%
Other crime20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.06-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour1412.31180.00%
Public order104.10-9.09%
Shoplifting62.93-53.85%
Drugs51.76400.00%
Vehicle crime51.46-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-75.00%
Other theft41.46-60.00%
Burglary31.1750.00%
Theft from the person30.8850.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.2859.26%
Criminal damage and arson2012.60300.00%
Shoplifting135.8644.44%
Public order113.81-8.33%
Other theft103.2211.11%
Vehicle crime82.93166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-44.44%
Theft from the person21.46-33.33%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.32-15.62%
Public order127.91-7.69%
Shoplifting93.52125.00%
Other theft92.6480.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.6412.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.6425.00%
Burglary31.4650.00%
Theft from the person30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-62.50%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.90-21.95%
Public order139.380.00%
Vehicle crime83.81166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.3460.00%
Other theft52.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-60.00%
Shoplifting41.17-42.86%
Theft from the person41.17300.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4130.187.89%
Other theft1512.0166.67%
Public order134.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.81150.00%
Shoplifting72.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Drugs20.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.370.00%
Public order1311.1318.18%
Anti-social behaviour103.81-23.08%
Other theft92.93-10.00%
Shoplifting52.64-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Drugs41.1733.33%
Theft from the person31.17200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.130.00%
Public order113.810.00%
Other theft103.220.00%
Shoplifting92.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.640.00%
Drugs31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410
February 202411
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202438
July 202445
June 202455
May 202445
April 202450
March 202442
February 202443
January 202427
December 202332
November 202341
October 202338
September 202338

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202418
June 202419
May 20246
April 20248
March 202414
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 202420
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202415
June 202412
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 202315
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202415
June 20245
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 202413
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. High Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Britannia Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Pepper Alley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Butcher'S Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Amos Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Fraser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Waterperry Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Castle Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calthorpe Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Market Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Cherwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marshall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parson'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Broad Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cherwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Grove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Newland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Mckeevor Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Brunswick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1