STERLING CLOSE, OX26 4XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 4XW

STERLING CLOSE, OX26 4XW, Cherwell has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This OX26 4XW 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 4XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 4XW, encompassing approximately 1700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OX26 4XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Glen Way with total crimes: 2
  • Keble Road with total crimes: 1

STERLING CLOSE, OX26 4XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.23166.67%
Vehicle crime44.70300.00%
Other crime12.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.06-66.67%
Other crime21.760.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Shoplifting21.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7612.50%
Shoplifting35.290.00%
Robbery31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5933.33%
Shoplifting34.700.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.53500.00%
Theft from the person13.530.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.88-20.00%
Other theft32.35200.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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 offences56.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.59-85.71%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

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
Shoplifting711.17250.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.94100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1711.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.88-25.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.17-18.18%
Public order45.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35300.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.5383.33%
Burglary56.470.00%
Vehicle crime32.940.00%
Shoplifting21.76100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5350.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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 offences811.170.00%
Vehicle crime34.700.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 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
January 20241
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 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 4XW postcode area is presented below.

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