HIGHTOWN ROAD, OX16 9BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 9BE

HIGHTOWN ROAD, OX16 9BE, Cherwell has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.92 per 1,000 population. This OX16 9BE 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 9BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 9BE, encompassing approximately 2684 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX16 9BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2

HIGHTOWN ROAD, OX16 9BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.730.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.0477.78%
Violence and sexual offences85.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9833.33%
Other theft31.490.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.55-47.37%
Shoplifting93.73125.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.2990.00%
Shoplifting47.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.31-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.73-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.12200.00%
Shoplifting31.12-70.00%
Public order21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.6555.56%
Shoplifting105.22-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson83.73100.00%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.8010.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.1080.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.35300.00%
Public order31.4950.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.73150.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.8242.86%
Violence and sexual offences23.73-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.2927.27%
Shoplifting75.2216.67%
Public order62.61500.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.20-15.38%
Shoplifting64.100.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.570.00%
Public order64.840.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 202419
May 202410
April 202414
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 202314
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 202411
February 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Windmill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Horton View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Beechfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Paxmans Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Milne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper Windsor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1