THE APPROACH, OX26 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2DT

THE APPROACH, OX26 2DT, Cherwell has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.22 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2DT, encompassing approximately 2494 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)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Windle Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Leach Road with total crimes: 4

THE APPROACH, OX26 2DT 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2266.67%
Shoplifting54.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.22250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.81-25.00%
Shoplifting32.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.41166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft31.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In May 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 offences98.4228.57%
Shoplifting43.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0275.00%
Shoplifting62.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.210.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.01-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6287.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.01200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21-20.00%
Other crime23.21100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.220.00%
Public order24.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8166.67%
Other theft34.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences64.810.00%
Public order22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Approach
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Windle Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Leach Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bluebell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Market End Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Broadwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Market End Way
    Total1
    Drugs1