LONGFIELDS, OX26 6QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6QP

LONGFIELDS, OX26 6QP, Cherwell has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.83 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6QP 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 6QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6QP, encompassing approximately 1547 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

OX26 6QP 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

LONGFIELDS, OX26 6QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2336.83-23.33%
Violence and sexual offences1214.86-20.00%
Public order67.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-20.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Other crime21.94100.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft11.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3047.17-21.05%
Violence and sexual offences1519.380.00%
Public order89.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.17-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.2366.67%
Other theft33.230.00%
Bicycle theft21.94-33.33%
Robbery11.29-50.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.65-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3856.2146.15%
Violence and sexual offences1524.55-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour89.69-11.11%
Drugs55.17150.00%
Public order43.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58-25.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Burglary31.94200.00%
Bicycle theft31.9450.00%
Theft from the person31.9450.00%
Robbery21.940.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2644.58-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences1916.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.2828.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.82100.00%
Theft from the person22.58100.00%
Public order21.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft21.29-33.33%
Drugs21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other crime10.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3251.04-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1920.68111.11%
Public order812.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.1775.00%
Other crime44.520.00%
Bicycle theft32.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons11.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3638.77414.29%
Violence and sexual offences923.26-52.63%
Public order45.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.3146.15%
Public order1012.28100.00%
Shoplifting76.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.52200.00%
Other theft33.880.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.1418.18%
Shoplifting98.40-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson65.82200.00%
Public order53.8825.00%
Other theft33.2350.00%
Theft from the person31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-33.33%
Robbery11.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1327.78-31.58%
Violence and sexual offences118.40-38.89%
Public order47.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Possession of weapons31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.940.00%
Other theft21.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Drugs21.29100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1936.18171.43%
Violence and sexual offences1812.28-21.74%
Public order511.630.00%
Other theft43.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Bicycle theft21.940.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.31155.56%
Shoplifting714.86-22.22%
Public order54.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.23-28.57%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Other theft11.29-80.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.55-60.87%
Shoplifting95.82-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson75.8275.00%
Other theft54.520.00%
Public order43.23-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-66.67%
Drugs11.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2346.520.00%
Shoplifting1914.860.00%
Public order712.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.520.00%
Other theft53.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.230.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Drugs31.940.00%
Possession of weapons21.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202430
July 202438
June 202426
May 202432
April 202436
March 20247
February 20249
January 202413
December 202319
November 20237
October 20239
September 202319

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202415
June 202419
May 202419
April 20249
March 202419
February 202413
January 202411
December 202318
November 202323
October 20239
September 202323

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX26 6QP 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. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jubilee Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hertford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. Market Square
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Goldfinch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lambourne Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Longfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wesley Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Crumps Butts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bardwell Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Linden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Fieldfare Close
    Total1
    Drugs1