WELLINGTON CLOSE, OX26 4TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4TQ

WELLINGTON CLOSE, OX26 4TQ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4TQ 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 4TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4TQ, encompassing approximately 1911 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OX26 4TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Herald Way with total crimes: 2
  • Somerville Drive with total crimes: 2

WELLINGTON CLOSE, OX26 4TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.94140.00%
Vehicle crime46.28300.00%
Public order12.09-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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 offences56.80-58.33%
Public order22.620.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.51100.00%
Robbery36.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Shoplifting21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.89-45.45%
Public order33.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.57100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5110.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.75600.00%
Public order13.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.4242.86%
Other theft35.23200.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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 offences76.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.66-60.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.52-83.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

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 offences1014.65-9.09%
Shoplifting65.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.14400.00%
Other theft22.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0337.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.750.00%
Public order32.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences89.94-33.33%
Public order44.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09300.00%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0871.43%
Burglary66.280.00%
Vehicle crime33.140.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.71-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.66-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4TQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hertford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 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. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Turnberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lerwick Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hart Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1