BENSON CLOSE, OX26 4FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4FQ

BENSON CLOSE, OX26 4FQ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.45 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4FQ 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 4FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4FQ, encompassing approximately 608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 4FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Duxford Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fairford Way with total crimes: 1

BENSON CLOSE, OX26 4FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.45-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson24.930.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.29-33.33%
Other theft13.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.73250.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.51-40.00%
Other theft14.930.00%
Public order11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.0925.00%
Robbery28.220.00%
Shoplifting23.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.73-42.86%
Shoplifting36.58200.00%
Public order14.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-83.33%
Other theft11.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour611.51100.00%
Theft from the person29.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.930.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.22-33.33%
Other theft13.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.45200.00%
Vehicle crime39.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.930.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime313.160.00%
Shoplifting24.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.290.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.290.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.93-75.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.580.00%
Bicycle theft13.290.00%
Burglary11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.380.00%
Vehicle crime36.580.00%
Other theft24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20246
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 4FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Duxford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Fairford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Turnberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lerwick Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hart Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1