FINCHLEY LANE, OX26 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2AE

FINCHLEY LANE, OX26 2AE, Cherwell has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.15 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2AE 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 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2AE, encompassing approximately 1808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

OX26 2AE Crime Hotspots

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

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

FINCHLEY LANE, OX26 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.1550.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.300.00%
Public order32.21200.00%
Other theft31.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.0425.00%
Other theft65.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.32-60.00%
Drugs22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In July 2024, 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 offences1018.800.00%
Shoplifting85.53-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson34.42-50.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Other theft31.66-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.6650.00%
Other crime21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1125.4483.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.0811.11%
Criminal damage and arson65.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.32300.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Public order32.2150.00%
Theft from the person21.66100.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.4912.50%
Shoplifting64.98-14.29%
Other theft43.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.380.00%
Shoplifting74.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.87200.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Other theft21.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.49-20.00%
Other theft64.420.00%
Shoplifting53.32-66.67%
Public order32.77-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.89114.29%
Violence and sexual offences108.3025.00%
Public order75.53250.00%
Other theft63.8720.00%
Other crime23.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Burglary11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.59-20.00%
Shoplifting74.420.00%
Other theft53.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.5942.86%
Shoplifting75.53-12.50%
Other theft43.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Theft from the person21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft21.11-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft818.80-11.11%
Shoplifting84.4233.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.420.00%
Bicycle theft63.87500.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft915.4950.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.98-12.50%
Shoplifting63.8750.00%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.380.00%
Other theft64.420.00%
Shoplifting43.320.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Bicycle theft21.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 202415
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236
September 20234

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 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. Exeter Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rasen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1