WHIMBREL WAY, OX16 9YX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX16 9YX

WHIMBREL WAY, OX16 9YX, Cherwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This OX16 9YX 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 9YX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX16 9YX, encompassing approximately 3109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX16 9YX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Badger Way with total crimes: 3
  • Jackson Road with total crimes: 3

WHIMBREL WAY, OX16 9YX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.430.00%
Shoplifting63.86-14.29%
Other theft11.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.400.00%
Shoplifting73.8616.67%
Other theft12.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.72-7.69%
Shoplifting63.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.40116.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96200.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.15-40.00%
Shoplifting41.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-83.33%
Public order10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6842.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.22500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Shoplifting30.96-75.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.3620.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.8640.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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
Shoplifting107.0825.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.2225.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.57-63.64%
Other theft21.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.36266.67%
Shoplifting83.5414.29%
Public order32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.430.00%
Public order72.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 9YX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Badger Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Jackson Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Melbourne Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Heathcote Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chatsworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadow View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spinney Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1