HERALD WAY, OX26 4SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4SF

HERALD WAY, OX26 4SF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.41 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4SF 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 4SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4SF, encompassing approximately 1537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 4SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coopers Green with total crimes: 2
  • Herald Way with total crimes: 2
  • Somerville Drive with total crimes: 2

HERALD WAY, OX26 4SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.41100.00%
Vehicle crime55.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In August 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 offences45.20-50.00%
Shoplifting22.60100.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.11300.00%
Burglary15.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-87.50%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour85.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson15.200.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.5550.00%
Public order11.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.71500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.900.00%
Vehicle crime33.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.1166.67%
Vehicle crime43.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.60100.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.20-40.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.50-16.67%
Burglary23.250.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.85-25.00%
Theft from the person13.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.200.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238

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

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20246
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 4SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coopers Green
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Herald Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Somerville Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rochford Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Harrier Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Duxford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fairford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Turnberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lerwick Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hart Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1