OX26 2EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2EF

OX26 2EF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2EF 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 2EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2EF, encompassing approximately 2727 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2EF 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

OX26 2EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8057.14%
Shoplifting54.0366.67%
Drugs21.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.70-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.57200.00%
Shoplifting32.200.00%
Bicycle theft21.10100.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.60100.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.87-63.64%
Shoplifting31.47-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8057.14%
Shoplifting44.03-33.33%
Public order31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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 offences77.7075.00%
Shoplifting62.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.30-33.33%
Public order31.4750.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.60-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.20100.00%
Drugs31.47200.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8033.33%
Public order35.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.230.00%
Other crime14.400.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.070.00%
Vehicle crime24.400.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9771.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.400.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences75.130.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 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 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 202416
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 2EF 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. Kingsclere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Field Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Broadwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Market End Way
    Total1
    Drugs1