BYRON WAY, OX26 2YR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 2YR

BYRON WAY, OX26 2YR, Cherwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This OX26 2YR 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 2YR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 2YR, encompassing approximately 2098 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 2YR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leach Road with total crimes: 4
  • Market End Court with total crimes: 2
  • Barry Avenue with total crimes: 1

BYRON WAY, OX26 2YR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.20-12.50%
Drugs33.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In August 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 offences87.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.81-25.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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 offences45.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9133.33%
Public order21.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-60.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.20-66.67%
Public order32.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.1550.00%

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 offences96.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0612.50%
Public order24.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-78.57%
Other crime21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.06100.00%
Public order26.670.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.67-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson33.34200.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.530.00%
Public order35.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 202415
March 20249
February 20249
January 20248
December 20233
November 202314
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

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
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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
October 20231
September 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 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 2YR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Leach Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market End Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Huxley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shaw Close
    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. Dittander Close
    Total1
    Drugs1