OX26 6WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX26 6WB

OX26 6WB, Cherwell has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.04 per 1,000 population. This OX26 6WB 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 6WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX26 6WB, encompassing approximately 1306 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

OX26 6WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 8

OX26 6WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3039.04-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences622.9620.00%
Other theft54.59-28.57%
Public order43.830.00%
Vehicle crime23.060.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3342.106.45%
Other theft725.2675.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.36-37.50%
Public order43.83100.00%
Burglary23.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3142.10-39.22%
Violence and sexual offences823.73-27.27%
Other theft46.12-20.00%
Bicycle theft33.0650.00%
Public order22.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5166.5959.38%
Violence and sexual offences1139.04175.00%
Other theft58.42-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.83100.00%
Public order43.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.06200.00%
Vehicle crime32.300.00%
Theft from the person22.30100.00%
Bicycle theft21.53-33.33%
Other crime11.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3243.63-11.11%
Other theft624.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.59-63.64%
Bicycle theft33.060.00%
Other crime22.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Robbery21.530.00%
Drugs21.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.77-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3649.7544.00%
Violence and sexual offences1127.5657.14%
Other theft68.42-33.33%
Theft from the person44.590.00%
Drugs33.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.30100.00%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Other crime11.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2539.80-40.48%
Other theft919.1480.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.89-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.360.00%
Public order32.30-57.14%
Bicycle theft22.300.00%
Burglary21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4255.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences932.1550.00%
Public order76.89600.00%
Other theft55.360.00%
Other crime33.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30-40.00%
Burglary12.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2135.21-54.35%
Violence and sexual offences616.07-33.33%
Other theft54.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.8325.00%
Vehicle crime33.8350.00%
Other crime22.300.00%
Drugs11.530.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.77-66.67%
Public order10.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4660.4721.05%
Violence and sexual offences935.21-10.00%
Other theft96.89-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.06200.00%
Theft from the person32.3050.00%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Bicycle theft21.53-60.00%
Burglary11.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3854.35-5.00%
Violence and sexual offences1029.0925.00%
Other theft107.65-28.57%
Bicycle theft57.650.00%
Burglary23.830.00%
Theft from the person21.53100.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4050.52110.53%
Other theft1430.62100.00%
Violence and sexual offences810.72700.00%
Other crime16.120.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1925.260.00%
Other theft714.540.00%
Bicycle theft25.360.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202433
July 202431
June 202451
May 202432
April 202436
March 202425
February 202442
January 202421
December 202346
November 202338
October 202340
September 202319

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 202310
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Evenlode Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Cemetery Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fox Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. King'S End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Kings Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Exeter Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rasen Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lakeview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1