MARKET PLACE, OX16 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 5LG

MARKET PLACE, OX16 5LG, Cherwell has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.18 per 1,000 population. This OX16 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 5LG, encompassing approximately 3138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

OX16 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

MARKET PLACE, OX16 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4532.18-10.00%
Public order1414.34-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson134.46116.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.1410.00%
Drugs63.5020.00%
Other theft31.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-33.33%
Other crime20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5034.418.70%
Public order1815.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.73-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.1920.00%
Other theft51.91-70.59%
Drugs51.59-28.57%
Shoplifting31.59-80.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.69-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour2414.660.00%
Other theft177.6554.55%
Shoplifting155.42114.29%
Public order124.7833.33%
Drugs73.8275.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23-61.54%
Other crime31.590.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.32-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5644.2812.00%
Anti-social behaviour2417.84166.67%
Criminal damage and arson137.6530.00%
Other theft114.1483.33%
Public order93.500.00%
Theft from the person72.8775.00%
Shoplifting72.23-53.33%
Drugs42.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Robbery10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5037.59-5.66%
Shoplifting1515.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.7825.00%
Public order93.19-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.8712.50%
Other theft62.87100.00%
Drugs61.9150.00%
Theft from the person41.91100.00%
Robbery31.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5337.2710.42%
Shoplifting1216.89100.00%
Public order113.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.50-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.5560.00%
Vehicle crime62.5550.00%
Robbery61.91100.00%
Drugs41.91-33.33%
Other theft31.27-62.50%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4836.966.67%
Anti-social behaviour1515.29150.00%
Public order114.780.00%
Other theft83.500.00%
Shoplifting62.55-57.14%
Drugs61.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.91-75.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Theft from the person31.270.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4537.9115.38%
Criminal damage and arson2014.34233.33%
Shoplifting146.3755.56%
Public order114.460.00%
Other theft83.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.55-25.00%
Drugs41.9133.33%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Theft from the person31.27-25.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.27-11.36%
Public order1112.42-8.33%
Shoplifting93.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.87-11.11%
Other theft72.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-25.00%
Theft from the person41.9133.33%
Other crime41.270.00%
Drugs31.27-25.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.86-2.22%
Public order1214.029.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.82125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.87-20.00%
Shoplifting62.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.9125.00%
Drugs41.59-33.33%
Other theft41.27-66.67%
Burglary31.270.00%
Theft from the person30.96200.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4536.0012.50%
Other theft1214.340.00%
Public order113.82-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson103.50400.00%
Shoplifting93.190.00%
Drugs62.870.00%
Possession of weapons51.91400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Theft from the person10.64-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.500.00%
Public order1312.740.00%
Other theft124.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.820.00%
Shoplifting92.870.00%
Drugs62.870.00%
Burglary31.910.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20245
June 202413
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 202420
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 561 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202450
July 202446
June 202456
May 202450
April 202453
March 202448
February 202445
January 202439
December 202344
November 202345
October 202340

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202424
June 202424
May 20249
April 20248
March 202415
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202417
June 202411
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202415
June 20247
May 202415
April 202412
March 20246
February 202414
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 5LG 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
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. High Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. North Bar Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Britannia Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Horse Fair
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pepper Alley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Butcher'S Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Amos Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Fraser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Castle Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Calthorpe Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Market Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lower Cherwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. School Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. North Bar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Parson'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Newland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Broad Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cherwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Grove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Newland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Coopers Gate
    Total1
    Drugs1