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

Overview of Crime in OX16 9BY

HIGHTOWN ROAD, OX16 9BY, Cherwell has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This OX16 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 9BY, encompassing approximately 2765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

OX16 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Hospital with total crimes: 4
  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 4

HIGHTOWN ROAD, OX16 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.85-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.980.00%
Public order33.6250.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.3425.00%
Public order23.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.40-69.23%
Vehicle crime42.890.00%
Shoplifting41.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-25.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.38160.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.40300.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.51-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour23.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-87.50%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.02266.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.98166.67%
Shoplifting72.89133.33%
Vehicle crime32.530.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.08-70.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.59400.00%
Vehicle crime33.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.25-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.51-14.29%
Public order24.340.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5940.00%
Other theft25.060.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.510.00%
Other theft23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202426
May 202410
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410
January 20242
December 202312
November 202314
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
January 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 2. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Britannia Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Newbold Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Windmill Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Cherwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grove Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Upper Windsor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lamb'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1