LARKSPUR SQUARE, OX26 3WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3WL

LARKSPUR SQUARE, OX26 3WL, Cherwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3WL 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 3WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3WL, encompassing approximately 2133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 3WL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Approach with total crimes: 6
  • Darnell Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Poppylands with total crimes: 3

LARKSPUR SQUARE, OX26 3WL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.72125.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.22200.00%
Vehicle crime52.810.00%
Drugs22.340.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.63-20.00%
Shoplifting41.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.13160.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.090.00%
Shoplifting22.34-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.4475.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.28-37.50%
Public order22.340.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.8460.00%
Shoplifting43.75-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.25800.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.50-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.880.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.31200.00%
Shoplifting54.2225.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.03400.00%
Shoplifting42.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88-72.73%
Other crime21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.44175.00%
Shoplifting45.16-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.19200.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.4433.33%
Other theft21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.810.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202413
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202318
September 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Approach
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Darnell Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Poppylands
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bluebell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Barry Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Campion Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lucerne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Galingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1