OX26 2AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2AU

OX26 2AU, Cherwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2AU 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 2AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2AU, encompassing approximately 2313 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX26 2AU area, explore the OX26 2AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windle Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Ashdene Road with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsclere Road with total crimes: 2

OX26 2AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.78200.00%
Robbery23.890.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-60.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-57.14%
Other theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6216.67%
Public order33.030.00%
Other crime11.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.080.00%
Other theft32.5950.00%
Public order31.3050.00%
Other crime31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.62-14.29%
Public order22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-33.33%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6225.00%
Public order42.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.62-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0885.71%
Anti-social behaviour35.620.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0516.67%
Drugs23.030.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.890.00%
Vehicle crime12.590.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.620.00%
Other theft22.590.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 202313
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Windle Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ashdene Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingsclere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Evenlode Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Queens Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. King'S End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Kings Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Broadwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennedy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1