OX26 4RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4RS

OX26 4RS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4RS 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 4RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4RS, encompassing approximately 2038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OX26 4RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Coopers Green with total crimes: 2
  • Herald Way with total crimes: 2

OX26 4RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences108.34100.00%
Vehicle crime34.91200.00%
Public order11.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences56.87-64.29%
Public order22.450.00%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.870.00%
Robbery41.96300.00%
Shoplifting31.9650.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.28-11.11%
Public order43.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-33.33%
Shoplifting21.960.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.41500.00%
Public order12.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3228.57%
Other theft34.410.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.40-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.23-23.08%
Shoplifting64.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.94150.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-75.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.7385.71%
Criminal damage and arson46.380.00%
Public order31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.32-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson43.43300.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.21166.67%
Burglary57.850.00%
Shoplifting42.45-76.47%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1713.73325.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.830.00%
Shoplifting44.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 202316
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 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
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hazel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Coopers Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Herald Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Somerville Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Rochford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hart Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sycamore Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1