WESLEY DRIVE, OX16 9LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 9LS

WESLEY DRIVE, OX16 9LS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population. This OX16 9LS 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 9LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 9LS, encompassing approximately 2445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX16 9LS area, explore the OX16 9LS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the OX16 9LS area, visit the OX16 9LS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OX16 9LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • A361 with total crimes: 2
  • Berrymoor Road with total crimes: 1
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 1

WESLEY DRIVE, OX16 9LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45100.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.680.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.270.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.09-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.95250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.86-57.14%
Drugs21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.820.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.5440.00%
Vehicle crime32.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-81.82%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04100.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.27-16.67%
Other theft12.040.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.54-33.33%
Burglary32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.32-46.15%
Theft from the person22.860.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.360.00%
Vehicle crime25.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A361
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Berrymoor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broughton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Queensway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Hughs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Milne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Easington Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Milton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1