KINGS END, OX26 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2AD

KINGS END, OX26 2AD, Cherwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.51 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2AD, encompassing approximately 1877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

KINGS END, OX26 2AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1516.51-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour57.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft21.07-66.67%
Robbery11.070.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1620.77-20.00%
Other theft68.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-62.50%
Public order21.60-50.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2025.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences810.65-33.33%
Other theft44.2633.33%
Public order42.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-50.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1526.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.66300.00%
Bicycle theft32.130.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Theft from the person21.60100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Public order21.07-50.00%
Other crime11.07-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.6336.36%
Shoplifting157.99-6.25%
Other crime47.990.00%
Other theft42.13100.00%
Public order42.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.600.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1622.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.52266.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.86100.00%
Public order32.13-25.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-33.33%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.78-61.90%
Public order44.26-20.00%
Other theft42.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.13-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%

In February 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
Shoplifting2128.77133.33%
Violence and sexual offences1011.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.3375.00%
Other theft63.7320.00%
Public order53.20150.00%
Other crime32.660.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.24-23.08%
Shoplifting95.33-50.00%
Other theft54.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-25.00%
Public order21.60100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1824.50125.00%
Violence and sexual offences139.5930.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.92300.00%
Bicycle theft42.130.00%
Other theft32.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.1166.67%
Shoplifting85.330.00%
Other theft74.26-12.50%
Bicycle theft43.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.51-57.89%
Other theft84.2633.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.26-40.00%
Bicycle theft23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1924.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.120.00%
Other theft65.330.00%
Public order33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202420
June 202415
May 202415
April 202416
March 20248
February 202421
January 20249
December 202318
November 20238
October 20238
September 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 20243
February 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20243

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 2AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 4. Kingsclere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Evenlode Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Queens Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. King'S End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kings Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rasen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1