SORREL MEAD, OX26 3EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3EP

SORREL MEAD, OX26 3EP, Cherwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3EP 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 3EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3EP, encompassing approximately 2364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX26 3EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darnell Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Poppylands with total crimes: 3
  • Germander Way with total crimes: 2

SORREL MEAD, OX26 3EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.1133.33%
Shoplifting41.69300.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.23-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.96-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.96-77.78%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.65350.00%
Possession of weapons13.810.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In October 2023, 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 behaviour32.54-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.85-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.690.00%
Shoplifting31.690.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 3EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Darnell Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Poppylands
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Germander Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Purslane Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dittander Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Campion Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodruff Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lucerne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Galingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1