MURDOCK ROAD, OX26 4PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4PP

MURDOCK ROAD, OX26 4PP, Cherwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4PP 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 4PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4PP, encompassing approximately 1267 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX26 4PP 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
  • Glen Way with total crimes: 2

MURDOCK ROAD, OX26 4PP 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.04250.00%
Vehicle crime25.520.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%

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 arson27.890.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.58-71.43%
Robbery11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.790.00%

In July 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 offences715.78-12.50%
Shoplifting35.52-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

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 offences818.1414.29%
Shoplifting56.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.94-20.00%
Public order23.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

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 offences711.04133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.520.00%
Public order13.940.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.6850.00%
Shoplifting32.3750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-62.50%
Burglary12.370.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.83-38.46%
Shoplifting26.31100.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Burglary11.580.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5630.00%
Other theft310.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Shoplifting12.370.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2011.11%
Vehicle crime37.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37-33.33%
Shoplifting11.58-66.67%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Other theft10.79-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.56-18.18%
Shoplifting37.100.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Other theft22.37100.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.14175.00%
Burglary48.680.00%
Shoplifting33.16200.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Other theft11.58-50.00%

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 offences49.47-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.040.00%
Public order35.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 20234
September 20237

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 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
February 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
January 20242
December 20233
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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20233

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
March 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 4PP 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. Glen Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Longfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1