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

Overview of Crime in OX16 9BS

HIGHTOWN ROAD, OX16 9BS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population. This OX16 9BS 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 9BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 9BS, encompassing approximately 2713 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: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

OX16 9BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Hospital with total crimes: 5
  • Newbold Close with total crimes: 3

HIGHTOWN ROAD, OX16 9BS 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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.9037.50%
Public order34.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%

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
Shoplifting1612.1677.78%
Violence and sexual offences85.90-11.11%
Other theft32.950.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.42125.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.32-55.00%
Vehicle crime43.320.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.37100.00%
Shoplifting41.4733.33%
Public order31.4750.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.48-9.09%
Shoplifting33.69-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-77.78%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.1157.14%
Shoplifting104.05-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson93.69125.00%
Vehicle crime43.32300.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.9510.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.0516.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.58100.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.69500.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.740.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.7442.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.69200.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-92.31%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.32-18.75%
Shoplifting74.7916.67%
Public order32.5850.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.5877.78%
Shoplifting65.900.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.900.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 202313
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 9BS 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. Newbold Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Windmill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Paxmans Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Upper Windsor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lamb'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadow View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1