DEFIANT CLOSE, OX26 4XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4XS

DEFIANT CLOSE, OX26 4XS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.84 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4XS 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 4XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4XS, encompassing approximately 1752 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

OX26 4XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Glen Way with total crimes: 2

DEFIANT CLOSE, OX26 4XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.84200.00%
Vehicle crime45.130.00%
Shoplifting32.28-57.14%
Other theft11.710.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.5675.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.99-70.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.9811.11%
Shoplifting45.700.00%
Robbery22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 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 offences911.4112.50%
Shoplifting45.13300.00%
Public order22.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.56500.00%
Theft from the person23.420.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 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 offences66.8520.00%
Other theft33.42200.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.57-85.71%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Public order11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2742.86%
Shoplifting35.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-25.00%
Public order11.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.27-30.00%
Public order43.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28300.00%
Other theft22.28100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%

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 offences1011.4142.86%
Burglary55.700.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.85-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.9950.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.550.00%
Vehicle crime35.130.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 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 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 20237
September 20239

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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20235

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20232

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 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 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
December 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 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 4XS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hertford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Glen Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Keble Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arkwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Fairford Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Turnberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lyneham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lerwick Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hart Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wellington Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1