OX26 6EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6EU

OX26 6EU, Cherwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.15 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6EU 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 6EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6EU, encompassing approximately 1182 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 6EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

OX26 6EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.15-29.63%
Other theft216.07-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.690.00%
Public order11.69-66.67%
Drugs10.850.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2732.9922.73%
Public order322.84-25.00%
Other theft32.5450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.540.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2229.61-52.17%
Public order418.61300.00%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Other theft21.69-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69100.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4649.9176.92%
Other theft438.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.54100.00%
Theft from the person21.69-33.33%
Public order11.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2635.53-27.78%
Bicycle theft422.000.00%
Theft from the person33.380.00%
Drugs22.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69100.00%
Public order11.69-66.67%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3639.7656.52%
Other theft330.46-57.14%
Theft from the person32.540.00%
Public order32.5450.00%
Other crime12.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2330.469.52%
Other theft719.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.9250.00%
Public order22.54100.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2124.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1428.76-64.10%
Public order511.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.2350.00%
Bicycle theft32.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Other theft21.69-60.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Theft from the person10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.850.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3947.3821.88%
Other theft532.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.23200.00%
Theft from the person32.54-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3243.15-8.57%
Violence and sexual offences627.07-14.29%
Other theft55.08-28.57%
Theft from the person44.23100.00%
Public order23.38100.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3546.53288.89%
Other theft729.6116.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.92600.00%
Theft from the person25.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.150.00%
Other theft67.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.080.00%
Public order22.540.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 349 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202422
June 202446
May 202426
April 202436
March 202423
February 202421
January 202414
December 202339
November 202332
October 202335
September 20239

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

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

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 6EU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. London Road
    Total1
    Drugs1