SOUTH BAR STREET, OX16 9AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 9AF

SOUTH BAR STREET, OX16 9AF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.96 per 1,000 population. This OX16 9AF 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 9AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 9AF, encompassing approximately 4119 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

OX16 9AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • North Bar Place with total crimes: 7

SOUTH BAR STREET, OX16 9AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.96-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.74-15.38%
Public order102.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.43100.00%
Other theft31.46-50.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.63-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour139.71-45.83%
Public order93.16-30.77%
Other theft62.1850.00%
Drugs31.460.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Shoplifting30.73-66.67%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4425.984.76%
Anti-social behaviour2410.689.09%
Public order135.83116.67%
Shoplifting93.16200.00%
Other theft42.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-62.50%
Drugs30.73200.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.252.44%
Anti-social behaviour2210.20175.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.34300.00%
Public order61.94-25.00%
Other theft61.46-14.29%
Burglary41.46100.00%
Vehicle crime40.97100.00%
Theft from the person40.9733.33%
Shoplifting30.97-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Robbery10.49-66.67%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4122.585.13%
Shoplifting119.9557.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.67166.67%
Public order81.94-20.00%
Other theft71.94133.33%
Robbery31.70200.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Drugs20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-71.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.390.00%
Public order109.4711.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.4340.00%
Shoplifting71.70250.00%
Vehicle crime61.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-80.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.0925.81%
Anti-social behaviour159.47114.29%
Public order93.6428.57%
Vehicle crime62.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-54.55%
Theft from the person41.21300.00%
Other theft30.97-50.00%
Drugs30.7350.00%
Shoplifting20.73-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.9410.71%
Criminal damage and arson117.5383.33%
Public order72.67133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.700.00%
Other theft61.70-14.29%
Shoplifting51.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.21300.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.51-46.15%
Other theft76.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.700.00%
Shoplifting51.460.00%
Other crime41.210.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Public order30.73-70.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.0667.74%
Public order1012.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.46-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Other crime41.210.00%
Other theft40.97-55.56%
Drugs30.9750.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.4510.71%
Other theft97.5380.00%
Public order82.18-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.70-40.00%
Burglary41.4633.33%
Shoplifting40.97300.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.210.00%
Public order156.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.640.00%
Other theft52.430.00%
Theft from the person31.210.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Drugs30.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.730.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202440
July 202444
June 202442
May 202441
April 202439
March 202439
February 202431
January 202428
December 202352
November 202331
October 202328

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 202310
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202424
June 202422
May 20248
April 20243
March 202415
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX16 9AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. High Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. North Bar Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Horse Fair
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pepper Alley
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Butcher'S Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Amos Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Calthorpe Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Berrymoor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Paxmans Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Milne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Milton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Calthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dashwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. West Bar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. North Bar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Parson'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Newland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Broad Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Newland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Upper Windsor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1