ORCHARD WAY, OX26 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2EJ

ORCHARD WAY, OX26 2EJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2EJ, encompassing approximately 2465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX26 2EJ 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

ORCHARD WAY, OX26 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9527.27%
Shoplifting55.6866.67%
Drugs22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5522.22%
Anti-social behaviour84.46166.67%
Shoplifting33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1180.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6550.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-16.67%
Shoplifting32.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.11-45.45%
Shoplifting42.43-33.33%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1422.22%
Shoplifting64.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.08-18.18%
Public order23.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3322.22%
Public order34.4650.00%
Drugs31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.650.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

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 offences85.68-33.33%
Other crime23.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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 offences128.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.870.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.95114.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.080.00%
Public order22.43-33.33%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

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 offences75.680.00%
Public order32.840.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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 20241
July 20242
May 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 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202312
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 2EJ 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. Wye Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Market End Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broadwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dumas Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Huxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blenheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Market End Way
    Total1
    Drugs1