WHITLEY CRESCENT, OX26 4XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4XP

WHITLEY CRESCENT, OX26 4XP, Cherwell has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4XP 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 4XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4XP, encompassing approximately 1814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

OX26 4XP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Herald Way with total crimes: 2
  • Glen Way with total crimes: 2

WHITLEY CRESCENT, OX26 4XP 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.92250.00%
Vehicle crime43.860.00%
Shoplifting32.20-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.6175.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.86-77.78%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences99.9228.57%
Shoplifting44.96100.00%
Robbery22.200.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-22.22%
Shoplifting23.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-71.43%
Public order11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6880.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.96600.00%
Theft from the person23.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9666.67%
Other theft12.760.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.65-33.33%
Shoplifting11.10-83.33%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences89.37166.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.410.00%
Public order21.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.61-70.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.92100.00%
Burglary55.510.00%
Other theft12.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.76200.00%
Robbery11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.920.00%
Vehicle crime34.410.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233

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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Herald Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glen Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Duxford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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