DUNKINS CLOSE, OX26 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6SJ

DUNKINS CLOSE, OX26 6SJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.97 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6SJ 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 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6SJ, encompassing approximately 2040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheep Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

DUNKINS CLOSE, OX26 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2125.97-27.59%
Violence and sexual offences710.29-46.15%
Public order73.430.00%
Vehicle crime43.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2931.36-21.62%
Violence and sexual offences1314.21-13.33%
Public order76.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Bicycle theft31.9650.00%
Drugs21.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3740.6760.87%
Violence and sexual offences1518.13-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour67.35-14.29%
Public order52.94150.00%
Other theft42.450.00%
Drugs41.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-20.00%
Theft from the person31.9650.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.98-60.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2334.30-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences2211.2729.41%
Anti-social behaviour710.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.4366.67%
Bicycle theft52.4566.67%
Public order22.45-66.67%
Theft from the person20.98100.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime10.98-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3238.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences1715.6841.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.3350.00%
Public order62.940.00%
Other crime52.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Bicycle theft31.47200.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting3231.36433.33%
Violence and sexual offences1215.68-25.00%
Public order65.88-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.0945.45%
Public order87.8414.29%
Shoplifting63.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-57.14%
Theft from the person21.47-33.33%
Burglary10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.03-26.67%
Shoplifting105.39-16.67%
Public order74.9040.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.43-25.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Theft from the person31.470.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.03-16.67%
Shoplifting127.35-25.00%
Public order55.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.45-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.960.00%
Drugs31.96200.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.46-21.74%
Shoplifting168.82220.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.84150.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Drugs10.98-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.54228.57%
Shoplifting511.27-44.44%
Public order42.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.41-70.83%
Criminal damage and arson53.430.00%
Public order42.45-42.86%
Other theft31.96-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.47100.00%
Burglary10.98-80.00%
Drugs10.49-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2436.750.00%
Shoplifting1811.760.00%
Public order78.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.450.00%
Burglary52.450.00%
Other theft52.450.00%
Drugs42.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 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
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202415
June 202422
May 202417
April 202412
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 202318
November 202323
October 20237
September 202324

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202437
June 202423
May 202432
April 202432
March 20246
February 202410
January 202412
December 202316
November 20235
October 20239
September 202318

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20242
December 20232

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 12 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
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sheep Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Square
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. New Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Campbell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Roman Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Field Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Wesley Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Crumps Butts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bardwell Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Linden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Queens Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. King'S End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Kings Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1