OX16 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 5JA

OX16 5JA, Cherwell has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.86 per 1,000 population. This OX16 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 5JA, encompassing approximately 3846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

OX16 5JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5

OX16 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.86-26.67%
Shoplifting115.72-15.38%
Public order92.86125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.42-3.23%
Shoplifting137.80160.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.380.00%
Other theft42.0833.33%
Public order41.04-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.90-20.51%
Public order98.0680.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3414.29%
Shoplifting52.0866.67%
Other theft31.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.4630.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.1440.00%
Public order51.82-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.30150.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Shoplifting30.78-66.67%
Robbery20.780.00%
Theft from the person10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.94-26.83%
Shoplifting97.80-25.00%
Public order82.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.080.00%
Other theft41.30300.00%
Theft from the person31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4121.3241.38%
Shoplifting1210.66140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Public order41.30-42.86%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.9011.54%
Anti-social behaviour97.54125.00%
Public order72.3416.67%
Shoplifting51.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-60.00%
Theft from the person31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-25.00%
Other theft20.78-66.67%
Drugs20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.8623.81%
Criminal damage and arson106.76150.00%
Public order62.60500.00%
Other theft61.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.70-48.78%
Criminal damage and arson45.46-20.00%
Other theft41.040.00%
Other crime41.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-40.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.26-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.2070.83%
Public order610.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3066.67%
Other theft41.30-42.86%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.56-7.69%
Other theft76.24133.33%
Public order51.82-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-25.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.308.33%
Public order96.76125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3033.33%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Theft from the person20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.240.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202431
June 202439
May 202430
April 202441
March 202429
February 202426
January 202421
December 202341
November 202324
October 202326
September 202324

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 3. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Britannia Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Windmill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Calthorpe Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Paxmans Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Milne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Easington Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Milton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Calthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dashwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Bar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Broad Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Grove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Newland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Upper Windsor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1