BANBURY ROAD, OX26 3NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3NJ

BANBURY ROAD, OX26 3NJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.18 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3NJ 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 3NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3NJ, encompassing approximately 1742 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX26 3NJ area, explore the OX26 3NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 3NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Bluebell Close with total crimes: 2

BANBURY ROAD, OX26 3NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.1866.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.8733.33%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.46-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.72-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour31.72200.00%
Shoplifting31.7250.00%
Bicycle theft11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.9257.14%
Criminal damage and arson56.310.00%
Robbery22.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.15-50.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.900.00%
Shoplifting44.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.7740.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Shoplifting42.30-50.00%
Public order32.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.87300.00%
Public order32.300.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

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 offences66.89-53.85%
Theft from the person23.440.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.348.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.4633.33%
Bicycle theft22.300.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences1214.34300.00%
Shoplifting46.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.30-25.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

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 behaviour46.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.30-70.00%
Shoplifting21.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.33100.00%
Shoplifting35.74-82.35%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Other theft11.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1715.49325.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.75150.00%
Other theft32.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%

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
Shoplifting45.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.300.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 202413
January 202412
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Approach
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1