BLAKE ROAD, OX26 3HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3HQ

BLAKE ROAD, OX26 3HQ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3HQ 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 3HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3HQ, encompassing approximately 1638 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 3HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Somerville Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BLAKE ROAD, OX26 3HQ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.16300.00%
Vehicle crime24.88100.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.49-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-86.67%
Public order11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.53114.29%
Criminal damage and arson59.160.00%
Robbery43.05300.00%
Shoplifting22.440.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2750.00%
Public order21.83-33.33%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime11.22-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0533.33%
Public order32.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 offences410.99-20.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.10-61.54%
Other theft23.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.0418.18%
Anti-social behaviour37.9450.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.82120.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.71-50.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 offences510.99-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.44100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.09140.00%
Shoplifting47.33-76.47%
Vehicle crime32.440.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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
Shoplifting1717.09325.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.380.00%
Other theft33.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.160.00%
Shoplifting43.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202415
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 202413
January 202411
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hazel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Somerville Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bluebell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chestnut End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1