GOLDFINCH CLOSE, OX26 6TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6TZ

GOLDFINCH CLOSE, OX26 6TZ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6TZ 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 6TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6TZ, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

OX26 6TZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sanderling Close with total crimes: 5
  • Jubilee Way with total crimes: 4

GOLDFINCH CLOSE, OX26 6TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.78-40.00%
Shoplifting52.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.1633.33%
Other theft41.7333.33%
Public order31.7350.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences1012.9442.86%
Shoplifting74.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0250.00%
Other theft31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7816.67%
Shoplifting53.0266.67%
Other theft42.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73100.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.77-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.59100.00%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6383.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.47-45.45%
Other crime42.590.00%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2057.14%
Public order34.75200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.63133.33%
Shoplifting33.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-72.73%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86-33.33%
Other theft20.86-50.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3557.14%
Other theft44.750.00%
Shoplifting31.73200.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.02300.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.04-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Public order10.43-88.89%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order912.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.880.00%
Other theft53.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 20243
December 202311
November 20237
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20239

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 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20235

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

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

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

MonthCount
July 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 6TZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sanderling Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Jubilee Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westholme Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Goldfinch Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Corncrake Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lambourne Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Longfields
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Nuthatch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fieldfare Close
    Total1
    Drugs1