HAMILTON CLOSE, OX26 2HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2HX

HAMILTON CLOSE, OX26 2HX, Cherwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.77 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2HX 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 2HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2HX, encompassing approximately 2165 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Bluebell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

HAMILTON CLOSE, OX26 2HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7750.00%
Shoplifting62.77100.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.85-66.67%
Shoplifting31.8550.00%
Bicycle theft31.39200.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1212.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.54300.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.70-18.18%
Bicycle theft44.160.00%
Shoplifting31.85-40.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In May 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 offences1112.93175.00%
Shoplifting55.08-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.3133.33%
Public order31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.69-33.33%
Public order31.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.00-25.00%
Other theft22.77100.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.85-33.33%
Public order33.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.55100.00%
Public order55.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.62-53.85%
Other crime32.770.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.70225.00%
Vehicle crime36.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.47-50.00%
Other theft41.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.690.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 202313
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Approach
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bluebell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 4. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Field Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wesley Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Crumps Butts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Queens Court
    Total1
    Drugs1