OX26 2NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2NR

OX26 2NR, Cherwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2NR 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 2NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2NR, encompassing approximately 2403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

OX26 2NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Windle Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsclere Road with total crimes: 2

OX26 2NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.23140.00%
Shoplifting64.99100.00%
Drugs22.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.98600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.91-50.00%
Shoplifting32.0850.00%
Public order31.2550.00%
Drugs31.2550.00%
Bicycle theft21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82-28.57%
Drugs24.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Theft from the person20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.83-33.33%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.90-6.67%
Bicycle theft45.820.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-75.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.1566.67%
Shoplifting56.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0728.57%
Shoplifting73.740.00%
Public order42.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Other theft20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.07-30.00%
Public order52.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82-16.67%
Public order44.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6650.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

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 offences1212.48-33.33%
Public order54.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9828.57%
Other crime37.49200.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5755.56%
Vehicle crime35.82200.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.07-10.00%
Other theft33.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-80.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.160.00%
Burglary32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202410
June 202414
May 202415
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 202318
November 202314
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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 2NR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Approach
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Windle Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingsclere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Evenlode Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Field Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Wesley Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Crumps Butts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Queens Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. King'S End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Broadwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1