STRATFORD WAY, OX26 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 1BY

STRATFORD WAY, OX26 1BY, Cherwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This OX26 1BY 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 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 1BY, encompassing approximately 2621 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX26 1BY area, explore the OX26 1BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

OX26 1BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Newbury Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Epsom Way with total crimes: 1

STRATFORD WAY, OX26 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.72-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.91200.00%
Shoplifting31.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-33.33%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.48-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-25.00%
Shoplifting21.14100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.8733.33%
Public order21.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.58-25.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43100.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7212.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.15-42.86%
Burglary43.050.00%
Shoplifting41.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.340.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96-33.33%
Other theft13.050.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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 offences127.6350.00%
Public order24.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.76-33.33%
Drugs10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6314.29%
Shoplifting33.05-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.05-36.36%
Vehicle crime22.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

In September 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 offences1110.680.00%
Shoplifting84.200.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202418
June 202412
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 202414
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newbury Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Epsom Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wetherby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kingston Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pontefract Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pioneer Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Exeter Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rasen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cartmel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1