ST MARYS CLOSE, OX26 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2BW

ST MARYS CLOSE, OX26 2BW, Cherwell has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.97 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2BW, encompassing approximately 2422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

OX26 2BW 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

ST MARYS CLOSE, OX26 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.9766.67%
Public order44.130.00%
Shoplifting41.6533.33%
Other theft31.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.48-45.45%
Shoplifting32.48200.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5622.22%
Public order44.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-25.00%
Other crime21.24-33.33%
Other theft20.83-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.2828.57%
Other theft73.72133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.67-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 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 offences98.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.72100.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.3928.57%
Shoplifting43.72-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7340.00%
Shoplifting52.890.00%
Other theft42.06-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.08250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.89-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.04100.00%
Shoplifting56.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.130.00%
Bicycle theft43.300.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 202316
November 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20244
February 20245
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 2BW 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Kingsclere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Evenlode Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newbury Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. King'S End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kings Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Epsom Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Kennedy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wetherby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Exeter Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rasen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1