OX26 3HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3HD

OX26 3HD, Cherwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3HD 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 3HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3HD, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 3HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Bluebell Close with total crimes: 2

OX26 3HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.65500.00%
Vehicle crime23.530.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.53-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.77-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.060.00%
Robbery42.94300.00%
Shoplifting22.350.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Robbery10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5333.33%
Public order32.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.59-33.33%
Public order32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.06-50.00%
Theft from the person23.530.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.549.09%
Anti-social behaviour47.0633.33%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1112.36175.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.47-25.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences47.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35100.00%
Shoplifting22.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.36100.00%
Shoplifting45.89-76.47%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft11.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting1715.89325.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.00150.00%
Other theft32.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202412
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 202412
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 10 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
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hazel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bluebell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chestnut End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1