WAVENEY CLOSE, OX26 2GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2GP

WAVENEY CLOSE, OX26 2GP, Cherwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2GP 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 2GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2GP, encompassing approximately 1070 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2GP 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

WAVENEY CLOSE, OX26 2GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.8812.50%
Public order38.410.00%
Theft from the person12.800.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4160.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.21-37.50%
Other theft24.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Shoplifting11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2133.33%
Public order17.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.93-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.610.00%
Drugs32.800.00%
Vehicle crime22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%

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 offences55.61-16.67%
Other crime14.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.41-40.00%
Robbery15.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%
Public order10.93-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.75400.00%
Vehicle crime39.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80-50.00%
Public order21.87100.00%
Robbery11.870.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.74-60.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.61-44.44%
Vehicle crime14.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1580.00%
Vehicle crime18.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.15150.00%
Public order34.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.670.00%
Public order11.870.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232

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 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.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
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.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231
September 20231

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.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
October 20232

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.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

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
February 20241

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 2GP 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. Wear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dumas Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Melville Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Medina Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Huxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beckdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Grafton Road
    Total1
    Public order1