WEAR ROAD, OX26 2FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2FF

WEAR ROAD, OX26 2FF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2FF 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 2FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2FF, encompassing approximately 2622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashdene Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shannon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Epsom Way with total crimes: 1

WEAR ROAD, OX26 2FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences76.10-53.33%
Public order32.670.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.0136.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.010.00%
Other crime24.200.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6837.50%
Other theft44.20100.00%
Public order41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.05300.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.58-12.50%
Other crime22.670.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.86-27.27%
Vehicle crime33.05200.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0157.14%
Other crime24.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.63-12.50%
Other theft42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9614.29%
Shoplifting23.05-33.33%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.10-41.67%
Shoplifting32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9271.43%
Criminal damage and arson44.580.00%
Public order41.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.720.00%
Burglary22.670.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 20242
January 20244
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
September 20232

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
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashdene Road
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shannon Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Epsom Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kennedy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wetherby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dumas Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Melville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Medina Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Huxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Public order1