ELM CLOSE, OX26 3XR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3XR

ELM CLOSE, OX26 3XR, Cherwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3XR 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 3XR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3XR, encompassing approximately 2510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX26 3XR 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
  • Coopers Green with total crimes: 2

ELM CLOSE, OX26 3XR 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.15266.67%
Vehicle crime74.38600.00%
Shoplifting42.79300.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.39-76.92%
Public order11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7685.71%
Criminal damage and arson45.180.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Shoplifting20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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 offences77.9716.67%
Shoplifting42.790.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.170.00%
Shoplifting31.99200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences52.79-28.57%
Shoplifting11.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 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 offences77.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.18-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-62.50%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.15700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.19-53.33%
Shoplifting52.79-37.50%
Public order21.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.15114.29%
Shoplifting85.98-57.89%
Other crime13.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.75216.67%
Violence and sexual offences77.5775.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 202315
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 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
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20238
October 202319
September 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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

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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Darnell Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hazel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Coopers Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Japonica Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Somerville Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bluebell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holm Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cypress Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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