OX16 5UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 5UH

OX16 5UH, Cherwell has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.08 per 1,000 population. This OX16 5UH 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 5UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 5UH, encompassing approximately 2854 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)

OX16 5UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

OX16 5UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4736.08-2.08%
Public order1316.46-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson134.55116.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.550.00%
Drugs83.8533.33%
Other theft32.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4838.18-2.04%
Public order1816.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.30-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8520.00%
Drugs62.10-14.29%
Other theft52.10-70.59%
Burglary31.75200.00%
Shoplifting31.05-80.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Robbery21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4948.34-10.91%
Anti-social behaviour2517.164.17%
Other theft178.7654.55%
Shoplifting155.95150.00%
Public order125.259.09%
Drugs74.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45-64.29%
Other crime31.750.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5549.047.84%
Anti-social behaviour2419.26166.67%
Criminal damage and arson148.4140.00%
Other theft114.9083.33%
Public order113.8510.00%
Theft from the person73.8575.00%
Shoplifting62.45-57.14%
Drugs42.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.40200.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Robbery10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5141.68-1.92%
Shoplifting1417.8627.27%
Public order104.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.500.00%
Other theft63.1550.00%
Drugs62.1050.00%
Theft from the person42.10100.00%
Robbery31.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5242.0310.64%
Public order1218.2120.00%
Shoplifting114.2083.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1560.00%
Vehicle crime72.8075.00%
Robbery62.45100.00%
Drugs42.10-33.33%
Other theft41.40-42.86%
Burglary21.400.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4739.58-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour1516.46150.00%
Public order105.25-16.67%
Other theft73.50-22.22%
Shoplifting62.45-57.14%
Drugs62.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-76.19%
Vehicle crime41.75-33.33%
Theft from the person31.400.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4944.8328.95%
Criminal damage and arson2117.16250.00%
Shoplifting147.3655.56%
Public order124.909.09%
Other theft94.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.10200.00%
Drugs42.100.00%
Theft from the person31.40-25.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3835.38-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour1213.3133.33%
Public order114.20-8.33%
Shoplifting93.8550.00%
Other theft83.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.80-14.29%
Theft from the person42.100.00%
Other crime41.400.00%
Drugs41.400.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.33-4.44%
Public order1215.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.20125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.15-30.00%
Shoplifting62.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.1025.00%
Drugs41.75-33.33%
Other theft41.40-66.67%
Theft from the person41.40300.00%
Burglary21.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 offences4539.930.00%
Other theft1215.760.00%
Public order124.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.200.00%
Shoplifting93.500.00%
Drugs63.150.00%
Possession of weapons52.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202412
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 202421
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202448
July 202449
June 202455
May 202451
April 202452
March 202447
February 202449
January 202438
December 202343
November 202345

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202425
June 202424
May 20249
April 20249
March 202415
February 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 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 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202415
June 20246
May 202414
April 202411
March 20246
February 202414
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 5UH 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
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Waterperry Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Calthorpe Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Market Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lower Cherwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. School Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. North Bar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Parson'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Newland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Broad Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cherwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Grove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Newland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Coopers Gate
    Total1
    Drugs1