LAUNTON ROAD, OX26 6PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6PY

LAUNTON ROAD, OX26 6PY, Cherwell has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6PY 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 6PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6PY, encompassing approximately 1832 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

OX26 6PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Jubilee Way with total crimes: 4
  • Westholme Court with total crimes: 2

LAUNTON ROAD, OX26 6PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-70.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.920.00%
Shoplifting75.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6450.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.1911.11%
Shoplifting55.46-16.67%
Other theft32.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.28-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.91250.00%
Shoplifting63.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.270.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.01180.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.64200.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.19-50.00%
Shoplifting42.73300.00%
Other crime42.180.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3766.67%
Public order35.46200.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Shoplifting11.09-75.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.3750.00%
Shoplifting43.2733.33%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime412.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.18-71.43%
Shoplifting32.180.00%
Other crime31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft11.09-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.1955.56%
Shoplifting37.640.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences910.91350.00%
Shoplifting34.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-80.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Public order10.55-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.550.00%
Public order85.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.370.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 202414
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 202314
November 20239
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Jubilee Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westholme Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Goldfinch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Corncrake Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambourne Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Longfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Linden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Nuthatch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fieldfare Close
    Total1
    Drugs1