WILLOW DRIVE, OX26 3XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3XF

WILLOW DRIVE, OX26 3XF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3XF 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 3XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3XF, encompassing approximately 3073 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX26 3XF 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
  • Japonica Close with total crimes: 2

WILLOW DRIVE, OX26 3XF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.79450.00%
Vehicle crime63.580.00%
Shoplifting41.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 arson32.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.56-37.50%
Public order31.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.21100.00%
Shoplifting32.600.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30100.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

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
Shoplifting33.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-60.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.600.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In February 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 offences54.560.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.60-62.50%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.60-40.00%
Shoplifting31.95-40.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8325.00%
Shoplifting53.25150.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.88166.67%
Other theft22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.230.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20233

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 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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 3XF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Darnell Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hazel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Japonica Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Holm Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heather Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Germander Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cypress Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Campion Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lucerne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Galingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chestnut End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sycamore Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lime Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Acorn Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sallow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1