NEWTON CLOSE, OX26 1AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 1AS

NEWTON CLOSE, OX26 1AS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.83 per 1,000 population. This OX26 1AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX26 postcode area, which has experienced 209 crimes and a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX26 1AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 1AS, encompassing approximately 1639 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

OX26 1AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

NEWTON CLOSE, OX26 1AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2426.834.35%
Violence and sexual offences714.6316.67%
Public order34.27200.00%
Other theft31.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Drugs11.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2327.449.52%
Violence and sexual offences614.02-40.00%
Other theft63.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2128.66-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences1012.81-16.67%
Public order36.10-40.00%
Other theft31.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.8350.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3042.6836.36%
Violence and sexual offences1218.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.32500.00%
Public order53.6666.67%
Other theft43.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Theft from the person21.220.00%
Bicycle theft21.22-33.33%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2228.6615.79%
Violence and sexual offences813.41-27.27%
Other theft54.8866.67%
Public order33.0550.00%
Bicycle theft31.830.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1926.8318.75%
Violence and sexual offences1111.5910.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.71200.00%
Drugs31.830.00%
Other theft31.83-50.00%
Public order21.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1625.00-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences109.76-9.09%
Other theft66.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Public order31.83-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2835.98115.38%
Violence and sexual offences1117.0783.33%
Public order76.71250.00%
Other theft54.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.34-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences67.93-53.85%
Other theft53.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.0550.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1528.05-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences139.1562.50%
Other theft67.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.66200.00%
Theft from the person31.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Bicycle theft21.22-66.67%
Burglary11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2432.3271.43%
Violence and sexual offences814.630.00%
Other theft84.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft64.880.00%
Burglary23.660.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.9516.67%
Other theft108.5442.86%
Violence and sexual offences86.1060.00%
Vehicle crime24.880.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.510.00%
Other theft77.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.270.00%
Bicycle theft23.050.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 202313
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202421
June 202430
May 202422
April 202419
March 202416
February 202428
January 202413
December 202315
November 202324
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 1AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsclere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Evenlode Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Queens Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. King'S End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Kings Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Exeter Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rasen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1