BUCKINGHAM ROAD, OX26 2NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2NU

BUCKINGHAM ROAD, OX26 2NU, Cherwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2NU 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 2NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2NU, encompassing approximately 1772 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX26 2NU area, explore the OX26 2NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the OX26 2NU area, visit the OX26 2NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Bluebell Close with total crimes: 2

BUCKINGHAM ROAD, OX26 2NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3866.67%
Vehicle crime32.820.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.28-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69200.00%
Shoplifting31.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.69200.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.007.14%
Criminal damage and arson78.46250.00%
Shoplifting43.950.00%
Robbery32.26200.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Theft from the person21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.0575.00%
Shoplifting47.90-20.00%
Bicycle theft42.260.00%
Public order32.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.5125.00%
Shoplifting52.82-44.44%
Vehicle crime22.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.100.00%
Public order45.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.26-66.67%
Other theft11.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.15-47.06%
Theft from the person25.080.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.8013.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.59100.00%
Bicycle theft22.260.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.92150.00%
Shoplifting48.46100.00%
Public order42.26300.00%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.33-50.00%
Shoplifting23.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.41140.00%
Shoplifting36.77-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1716.92325.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.59-16.67%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-50.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.410.00%
Shoplifting43.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 202417
January 202415
December 20236
November 202312
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Approach
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bluebell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Bardwell Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1