OX16 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 9RU

OX16 9RU, Cherwell has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.77 per 1,000 population. This OX16 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 9RU, encompassing approximately 4174 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX16 9RU area, explore the OX16 9RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-36.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX16 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • High Street with total crimes: 8

OX16 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.77-36.17%
Public order137.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6475.00%
Other theft21.68-33.33%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.5614.63%
Public order1311.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.11-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson42.64-20.00%
Other theft30.96-50.00%
Drugs30.72-50.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.48-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
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 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.35-6.82%
Anti-social behaviour239.82-4.17%
Public order135.5185.71%
Shoplifting93.11125.00%
Drugs62.16100.00%
Other theft61.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-61.54%
Other crime31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-66.67%
Burglary20.48-60.00%

In June 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 offences4428.27-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour2410.54242.86%
Criminal damage and arson135.75116.67%
Public order73.11-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.68500.00%
Burglary51.44150.00%
Other theft41.20-42.86%
Theft from the person40.96300.00%
Shoplifting40.96-42.86%
Drugs30.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Robbery10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.92-2.04%
Public order1211.5033.33%
Other theft72.8775.00%
Shoplifting71.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6840.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.680.00%
Drugs61.4450.00%
Robbery41.44300.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.0022.50%
Public order911.74-10.00%
Shoplifting72.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.44-58.33%
Vehicle crime51.20150.00%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Drugs40.96100.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.8014.29%
Anti-social behaviour129.58100.00%
Public order102.8742.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.40-27.27%
Other theft51.92-16.67%
Theft from the person31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-66.67%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.88-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson118.39120.00%
Public order72.6475.00%
Other theft61.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.44-33.33%
Shoplifting61.4420.00%
Drugs41.4433.33%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.12-21.57%
Anti-social behaviour99.5828.57%
Other theft62.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-16.67%
Other crime51.2025.00%
Shoplifting51.20150.00%
Public order41.20-50.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Drugs30.72-40.00%
Theft from the person20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5122.5234.21%
Public order812.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9216.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.68-40.00%
Drugs51.44-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.20-20.00%
Other crime40.96300.00%
Other theft40.96-50.00%
Shoplifting20.96-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.5218.75%
Criminal damage and arson109.10150.00%
Other theft82.4033.33%
Public order81.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-45.45%
Drugs61.44100.00%
Vehicle crime51.44400.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Possession of weapons40.96300.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Theft from the person10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.080.00%
Public order167.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.830.00%
Other theft62.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Theft from the person30.960.00%
Other crime30.720.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202447
July 202441
June 202444
May 202448
April 202449
March 202440
February 202435
January 202440
December 202351
November 202338
October 202332

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

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202423
June 202424
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202413
June 20247
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202413
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 202411
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. High Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. North Bar Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Horse Fair
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Butcher'S Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Gilkes Yard
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Calthorpe Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Boxhedge Road West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Berrymoor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Calthorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dashwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Bar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. North Bar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Parson'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Newland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Marlborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Newland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1