RAY ROAD, OX26 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2AF

RAY ROAD, OX26 2AF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.53 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2AF 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 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2AF, encompassing approximately 1888 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX26 2AF 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

RAY ROAD, OX26 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.5330.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.8840.00%
Public order43.71300.00%
Robbery32.120.00%
Other theft31.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Drugs11.06-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1016.9411.11%
Other theft65.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.18-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.06-8.33%
Shoplifting95.8212.50%
Public order34.77-50.00%
Other theft31.59-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.5950.00%
Other crime21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.4250.00%
Shoplifting86.35-11.11%
Public order64.24100.00%
Other theft53.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12200.00%
Other crime31.59200.00%
Bicycle theft21.59100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.77-33.33%
Public order34.240.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Robbery21.590.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In April 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 offences1215.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.35200.00%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Shoplifting31.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.88-9.09%
Shoplifting55.29-78.26%
Public order42.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Other theft31.59-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2328.06187.50%
Violence and sexual offences1112.18120.00%
Public order65.82200.00%
Other theft53.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.88-38.46%
Other theft64.2420.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.18-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.65200.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.7185.71%
Shoplifting136.888.33%
Other theft56.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.65200.00%
Bicycle theft21.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.1233.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.3516.67%
Bicycle theft63.710.00%
Other theft63.18-33.33%
Burglary23.180.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft914.8350.00%
Shoplifting94.77-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.770.00%
Vehicle crime13.180.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.830.00%
Other theft65.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.180.00%
Burglary13.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 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
November 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248
April 202412
March 202410
February 202411
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243
March 20245
February 202423
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 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 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

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 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
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 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oxford Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashdene Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Kennedy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Exeter Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rasen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1