WENSUM CRESCENT, OX26 2GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2GL

WENSUM CRESCENT, OX26 2GL, Cherwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.04 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2GL 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 2GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2GL, encompassing approximately 680 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3
  • Shannon Road with total crimes: 2
  • Dove Green with total crimes: 2

WENSUM CRESCENT, OX26 2GL 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 offences722.04133.33%
Public order310.290.00%
Theft from the person14.410.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.35100.00%
Shoplifting12.940.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour17.35-50.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.6320.00%
Vehicle crime28.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Drugs12.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.820.00%
Other crime17.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.76-44.44%
Robbery17.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-66.67%
Public order11.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.510.00%
Vehicle crime313.220.00%
Robbery14.410.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-75.00%
Other crime11.470.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson410.290.00%
Other theft15.880.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.88-42.86%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour110.290.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.410.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.880.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

Crime by Type

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 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

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September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
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February 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 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.

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September 20241
April 20241
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October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20243
July 20241
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February 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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October 20231

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

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September 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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November 20231
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A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20241
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January 20244
October 20231

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

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June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

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June 20241
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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.

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February 20241

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

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January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wye Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shannon Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dove Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Isis Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dumas Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Melville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Medina Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Huxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beckdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Public order1