OX26 4PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4PL

OX26 4PL, Cherwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4PL 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 4PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4PL, encompassing approximately 1239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 4PL Crime Hotspots

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

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

OX26 4PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.10250.00%
Other theft25.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-50.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson211.30100.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-66.67%
Public order11.610.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
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 offences612.910.00%
Shoplifting34.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.42-50.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.14-14.29%
Shoplifting54.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.03-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.230.00%
Public order11.610.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.650.00%
Public order14.030.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting48.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.23-25.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.070.00%
Shoplifting23.23100.00%
Other theft21.61-33.33%
Burglary11.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.6833.33%
Other theft33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Shoplifting11.61-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In January 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 crime38.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.42-50.00%
Shoplifting22.42-33.33%
Public order11.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences612.10-14.29%
Shoplifting34.84-40.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.1475.00%
Shoplifting55.65400.00%
Burglary44.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.49-20.00%
Other theft33.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Shoplifting11.61-50.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences510.490.00%
Public order34.030.00%
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 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
October 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 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 4PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Jubilee Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Longfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1