DICKENS CLOSE, OX26 2NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2NG

DICKENS CLOSE, OX26 2NG, Cherwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.82 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2NG 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 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2NG, encompassing approximately 2311 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windle Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Leach Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wye Close with total crimes: 3

DICKENS CLOSE, OX26 2NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.490.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.460.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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 offences67.36-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour32.6050.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3657.14%
Other theft24.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.06-36.36%
Public order23.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0937.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.76100.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.760.00%
Other theft13.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.19-33.33%
Burglary13.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.09-14.29%
Public order25.190.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.060.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.630.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 202314
September 20236

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
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241

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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Windle Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Leach Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wye Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dove Green
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Market End Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Broadwell Court
    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. Blenheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Market End Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beckdale Close
    Total1
    Other theft1