LONGFELLOW CLOSE, OX26 2XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2XX

LONGFELLOW CLOSE, OX26 2XX, Cherwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2XX 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 2XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2XX, encompassing approximately 2289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

OX26 2XX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Leach Road with total crimes: 4
  • Market End Court with total crimes: 2

LONGFELLOW CLOSE, OX26 2XX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30-11.11%
Shoplifting53.4966.67%
Drugs32.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9325.00%
Shoplifting32.180.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7533.33%
Public order21.75100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.68-42.86%
Shoplifting31.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.74-56.25%
Shoplifting43.06-33.33%
Public order31.750.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.2377.78%
Shoplifting66.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6812.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.86-11.11%
Other theft23.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.93-25.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.24-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.86100.00%
Vehicle crime25.240.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.93-45.45%
Other theft12.620.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.800.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
January 20242

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 202416
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Approach
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leach Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market End Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blenheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market End Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Purslane Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dittander Close
    Total1
    Drugs1