HERTFORD CLOSE, OX26 4UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4UY

HERTFORD CLOSE, OX26 4UY, Cherwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.40 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4UY 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 4UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4UY, encompassing approximately 1383 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 4UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Longfields with total crimes: 1
  • Keble Road with total crimes: 1

HERTFORD CLOSE, OX26 4UY 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.40133.33%
Vehicle crime35.060.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.50-25.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Robbery32.170.00%
Bicycle theft12.170.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.5171.43%
Shoplifting48.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Public order22.17-33.33%
Theft from the person11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences79.40133.33%
Public order35.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft411.5633.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-62.50%
Shoplifting22.170.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.29-50.00%
Other theft35.780.00%
Shoplifting22.17100.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.0723.08%
Anti-social behaviour411.56300.00%
Other theft32.89200.00%
Shoplifting12.170.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.9018.18%
Vehicle crime39.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.45-8.33%
Public order37.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.24140.00%
Burglary58.670.00%
Shoplifting33.61200.00%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17200.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.610.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences58.670.00%
Public order23.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 202416
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
April 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
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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
April 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hertford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Longfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bardwell Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Linden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1