OX16 6QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 6QF

OX16 6QF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.75 per 1,000 population. This OX16 6QF 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 6QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 6QF, encompassing approximately 3492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

OX16 6QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Amos Court with total crimes: 3
  • Fraser Close with total crimes: 3

OX16 6QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.7587.50%
Criminal damage and arson48.59100.00%
Public order41.15-20.00%
Other crime31.15200.00%
Drugs30.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-66.67%
Other theft10.57-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.17-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.5820.00%
Public order51.7225.00%
Drugs51.4366.67%
Other theft41.43-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Burglary20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.60-5.26%
Other theft95.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.580.00%
Shoplifting41.43300.00%
Public order41.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-66.67%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.32-17.39%
Other theft125.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.44200.00%
Public order52.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43400.00%
Drugs31.4350.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.609.52%
Public order56.59-28.57%
Other theft41.430.00%
Shoplifting31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.01125.00%
Public order72.5840.00%
Vehicle crime62.00100.00%
Other theft41.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.15100.00%
Shoplifting21.15-33.33%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.46-4.55%
Public order56.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.43100.00%
Other crime31.150.00%
Shoplifting30.86-40.00%
Other theft30.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.860.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-80.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.1815.79%
Criminal damage and arson106.300.00%
Public order62.860.00%
Other theft61.7250.00%
Vehicle crime61.72-14.29%
Shoplifting51.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-71.43%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.4690.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.44133.33%
Vehicle crime72.0040.00%
Public order62.00-14.29%
Other theft41.72100.00%
Other crime41.150.00%
Theft from the person21.15-50.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.02-61.54%
Public order72.860.00%
Vehicle crime52.0066.67%
Theft from the person41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other theft20.57-80.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.894.00%
Other theft107.4525.00%
Public order72.86133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Drugs20.86-60.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.750.00%
Other theft87.160.00%
Drugs52.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.430.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202416
July 202418
June 202419
May 202423
April 202421
March 202421
February 202422
January 202419
December 202310
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 202410
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 6QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Amos Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Fraser Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Waterperry Court
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Verney Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Causeway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Lower Cherwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Junction Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Marshall Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alma Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Levenot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Cherwell Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mckeevor Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Padbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. School View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brunswick Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1