SAFFRON CLOSE, OX26 3ZW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 3ZW

SAFFRON CLOSE, OX26 3ZW, Cherwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This OX26 3ZW 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 3ZW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 3ZW, encompassing approximately 1876 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX26 3ZW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Darnell Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Poppylands with total crimes: 3
  • Germander Way with total crimes: 2

SAFFRON CLOSE, OX26 3ZW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.66100.00%
Shoplifting42.13300.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences34.26-25.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.73-33.33%
Other theft12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9320.00%
Shoplifting33.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Burglary21.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7366.67%
Vehicle crime12.66-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.66-77.78%
Shoplifting21.07100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.39350.00%
Possession of weapons14.800.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Darnell Walk
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Poppylands
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. Germander Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Purslane Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dittander Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Campion Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodruff Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lucerne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Galingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1