OX26 4AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4AF

OX26 4AF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.39 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4AF 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 4AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4AF, encompassing approximately 1234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

OX26 4AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Jarvis' Lane with total crimes: 2

OX26 4AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.39350.00%
Vehicle crime47.290.00%
Shoplifting33.24-40.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Other crime11.62-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.7266.67%
Other crime24.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-66.67%
Public order11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In July 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 offences612.15-25.00%
Shoplifting34.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-33.33%
Robbery11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.0133.33%
Shoplifting56.48400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.860.00%
Theft from the person23.240.00%
Shoplifting11.62-50.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.910.00%
Shoplifting24.050.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9125.00%
Vehicle crime24.050.00%
Shoplifting21.62100.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.72-42.86%
Other theft23.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Shoplifting11.62-66.67%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9140.00%
Shoplifting35.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.91-54.55%
Public order24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.81-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.63120.00%
Burglary58.910.00%
Shoplifting44.05300.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.91-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.0550.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Public order10.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.770.00%
Vehicle crime34.860.00%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 4AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hertford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Jarvis' Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glen Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fairford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Turnberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1