WADHAM CLOSE, OX26 4TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4TW

WADHAM CLOSE, OX26 4TW, Cherwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4TW 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 4TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4TW, encompassing approximately 1527 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX26 4TW area, explore the OX26 4TW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 4TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Somerville Drive with total crimes: 2

WADHAM CLOSE, OX26 4TW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.82266.67%
Other crime17.200.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.20-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-40.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.9883.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.200.00%
Robbery43.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.62-50.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.620.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.85-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.620.00%
Public order22.620.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4316.67%
Other theft44.5833.33%
Public order22.62100.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.51-64.71%
Other theft33.9350.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.9813.33%
Anti-social behaviour411.13100.00%
Vehicle crime32.6250.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.71114.29%
Criminal damage and arson29.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Public order11.31-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.47-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson34.5850.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Shoplifting21.31-50.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.63100.00%
Shoplifting410.47-76.47%
Burglary32.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.32325.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.160.00%
Shoplifting43.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 202417
January 202415
December 20237
November 202316
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 202317
September 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hertford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hazel Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Somerville Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1