MERLIN WAY, OX26 6SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6SS

MERLIN WAY, OX26 6SS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.47 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6SS 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 6SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6SS, encompassing approximately 2713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX26 6SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kestrel Way with total crimes: 1
  • Partridge Chase with total crimes: 1
  • Peregrine Way with total crimes: 1

MERLIN WAY, OX26 6SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.69-14.29%
Other theft12.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.05-50.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.26366.67%
Public order25.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.21-40.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0566.67%
Public order21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.47-25.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9533.33%
Public order11.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.95-57.14%
Public order21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.58-28.57%
Other theft11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kestrel Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Partridge Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peregrine Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wretchwick Way
    Total1
    Other crime1