ROMAN WAY, OX26 6FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6FJ

ROMAN WAY, OX26 6FJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.98 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6FJ 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 6FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6FJ, encompassing approximately 1681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

OX26 6FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheep Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Hertford Close with total crimes: 4

ROMAN WAY, OX26 6FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.98-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences99.5250.00%
Public order55.3525.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.20-38.71%
Violence and sexual offences611.30-57.14%
Bicycle theft43.57300.00%
Public order42.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Burglary11.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3139.2647.62%
Violence and sexual offences1418.44-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-25.00%
Theft from the person31.7850.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Drugs21.19100.00%
Public order21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft11.19-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2132.72-34.38%
Violence and sexual offences1512.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.920.00%
Bicycle theft53.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.970.00%
Theft from the person22.380.00%
Public order11.19-85.71%
Drugs10.590.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3240.453.23%
Violence and sexual offences1219.0433.33%
Public order77.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.570.00%
Possession of weapons22.38100.00%
Bicycle theft21.19100.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3133.91416.67%
Violence and sexual offences918.44-18.18%
Public order55.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38-25.00%
Burglary11.78-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.63-45.00%
Shoplifting66.54-14.29%
Public order53.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.970.00%
Theft from the person22.38100.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.7711.11%
Shoplifting711.90-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.570.00%
Public order42.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.7750.00%
Shoplifting1010.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.95300.00%
Possession of weapons42.380.00%
Public order42.38100.00%
Other theft22.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences128.92-40.00%
Other crime27.140.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.42233.33%
Shoplifting511.90-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.04-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.35-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson63.5720.00%
Other theft43.5733.33%
Public order32.38-25.00%
Burglary11.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1934.500.00%
Shoplifting1811.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.970.00%
Public order42.380.00%
Other theft32.380.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202414
June 202415
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 202420
January 202418
December 202312
November 202320
October 20236
September 202319

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202431
June 202421
May 202432
April 202431
March 20246
February 20247
January 202410
December 202315
November 20235
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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
April 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sheep Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hertford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Field Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wesley Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Crumps Butts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bardwell Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Linden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Queens Court
    Total1
    Drugs1