THE WAYFARINGS, OX26 3FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3FX

THE WAYFARINGS, OX26 3FX, Cherwell has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.28 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3FX 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 3FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3FX, encompassing approximately 2127 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX26 3FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darnell Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Coopers Green with total crimes: 2

THE WAYFARINGS, OX26 3FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.28200.00%
Vehicle crime84.230.00%
Shoplifting43.76300.00%
Burglary21.880.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.17-33.33%
Burglary21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1150.00%
Shoplifting32.820.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88100.00%
Public order10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-66.67%
Burglary20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2320.00%
Shoplifting12.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64400.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.230.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

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 offences58.93-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.350.00%
Shoplifting31.88-40.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences88.4633.33%
Shoplifting53.76150.00%
Burglary22.350.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.58500.00%
Other theft22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Darnell Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hazel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Coopers Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Japonica Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Holm Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heather Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cypress Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Galingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chestnut End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lime Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sallow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1