OX3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3

OX3, Oxford has recorded a total of 355 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this OX3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around OX3, encompassing approximately 47648 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-7.69% decrease)

OX3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Stile Road with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12

OX3 Crime Map

Postcodes in OX3

The postcode district are associated with the OX3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The OX3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1067.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson392.2230.00%
Shoplifting360.82-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour290.76-23.68%
Other theft270.61-18.18%
Vehicle crime260.5713.04%
Public order220.550.00%
Bicycle theft210.4675.00%
Burglary190.4458.33%
Drugs140.4040.00%
Other crime70.2940.00%
Possession of weapons40.15-33.33%
Theft from the person30.080.00%
Robbery20.06-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1067.11-13.11%
Shoplifting392.22-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour380.8215.15%
Other theft330.8013.79%
Criminal damage and arson300.69114.29%
Vehicle crime230.6327.78%
Public order220.48-21.43%
Burglary120.46-20.00%
Bicycle theft120.25-55.56%
Drugs100.25-47.37%
Possession of weapons60.21500.00%
Other crime50.1325.00%
Robbery30.1050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.4912.96%
Shoplifting432.5610.26%
Anti-social behaviour330.900.00%
Other theft290.69-6.45%
Public order280.617.69%
Bicycle theft270.59-10.00%
Drugs190.5726.67%
Vehicle crime180.40-14.29%
Burglary150.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.31-56.25%
Other crime40.29-20.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Robbery20.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1087.47-12.20%
Shoplifting392.2739.29%
Anti-social behaviour330.82-19.51%
Criminal damage and arson320.69113.33%
Other theft310.67-8.82%
Bicycle theft300.6536.36%
Public order260.63-29.73%
Vehicle crime210.55-22.22%
Drugs150.4487.50%
Burglary90.31-10.00%
Other crime50.19-37.50%
Possession of weapons30.1050.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Theft from the person20.04-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.6036.67%
Anti-social behaviour412.58-12.77%
Public order370.8623.33%
Other theft340.7836.00%
Shoplifting280.7140.00%
Vehicle crime270.5950.00%
Bicycle theft220.5769.23%
Criminal damage and arson150.46-55.88%
Burglary100.31-70.59%
Drugs80.2160.00%
Other crime80.1733.33%
Theft from the person50.17-28.57%
Robbery20.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences906.97-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour471.89104.35%
Criminal damage and arson340.9970.00%
Burglary340.7178.95%
Public order300.7115.38%
Other theft250.63-16.67%
Shoplifting200.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime180.42-21.74%
Bicycle theft130.38-59.38%
Theft from the person70.27250.00%
Other crime60.1520.00%
Drugs50.13-68.75%
Possession of weapons20.10-50.00%
Robbery10.04-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1267.7732.63%
Shoplifting402.64122.22%
Bicycle theft320.84540.00%
Other theft300.67130.77%
Public order260.6352.94%
Anti-social behaviour230.559.52%
Vehicle crime230.48-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson200.48-13.04%
Burglary190.42137.50%
Drugs160.4060.00%
Other crime50.3425.00%
Robbery40.1033.33%
Possession of weapons40.08300.00%
Theft from the person20.08-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences955.1417.28%
Vehicle crime241.9926.32%
Criminal damage and arson230.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.480.00%
Shoplifting180.44-18.18%
Public order170.38-22.73%
Other theft130.36-45.83%
Drugs100.27100.00%
Burglary80.21-46.67%
Bicycle theft50.17-68.75%
Other crime40.10-20.00%
Robbery30.0850.00%
Theft from the person30.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.44-19.00%
Other theft241.70-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson230.5015.00%
Public order220.4815.79%
Shoplifting220.46-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour210.4675.00%
Vehicle crime190.4446.15%
Bicycle theft160.4023.08%
Burglary150.3436.36%
Other crime50.31400.00%
Drugs50.10150.00%
Theft from the person40.1033.33%
Robbery20.08100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1005.77-20.63%
Shoplifting482.1092.00%
Other theft311.0119.23%
Criminal damage and arson200.65-16.67%
Public order190.42-26.92%
Vehicle crime130.40-31.58%
Bicycle theft130.27-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour120.27-66.67%
Burglary110.2583.33%
Theft from the person30.23-50.00%
Drugs20.06-77.78%
Robbery10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-75.00%
Other crime10.02-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1266.8411.50%
Anti-social behaviour362.64-16.28%
Other theft260.76-27.78%
Public order260.5513.04%
Shoplifting250.5519.05%
Criminal damage and arson240.524.35%
Vehicle crime190.5011.76%
Bicycle theft150.40-37.50%
Drugs90.31125.00%
Burglary60.19-57.14%
Theft from the person60.13-14.29%
Other crime40.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.08300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour432.370.00%
Other theft360.900.00%
Bicycle theft240.760.00%
Public order230.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson230.480.00%
Shoplifting210.480.00%
Vehicle crime170.440.00%
Burglary140.360.00%
Theft from the person70.290.00%
Other crime60.150.00%
Drugs40.130.00%
Robbery30.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202430
July 202414
June 202432
May 202415
April 202434
March 202420
February 202423
January 202423
December 202320
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202419
June 202415
May 20248
April 20245
March 202416
February 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 1296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024106
August 2024106
July 2024122
June 2024108
May 2024123
April 202490
March 2024126
February 202495
January 202481
December 2023100
November 2023126
October 2023113

A total of 377 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202438
July 202433
June 202433
May 202441
April 202447
March 202423
February 202421
January 202421
December 202312
November 202336
October 202343

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 230 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202427
June 202430
May 202422
April 202413
March 202432
February 20245
January 202416
December 202313
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 339 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202433
July 202429
June 202431
May 202434
April 202425
March 202430
February 202413
January 202424
December 202331
November 202326
October 202336

A total of 298 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202428
June 202426
May 202437
April 202430
March 202426
February 202417
January 202422
December 202319
November 202326
October 202323

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 248 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202418
June 202421
May 202427
April 202418
March 202423
February 202424
January 202419
December 202313
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 379 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202439
July 202443
June 202439
May 202428
April 202420
March 202440
February 202418
January 202422
December 202348
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 202410
April 202434
March 202419
February 20248
January 202415
December 202311
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Stile Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting15
    Robbery1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Roosevelt Drive
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Kennett Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. North Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 8. Gipsy Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Alden Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pether Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Park Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 12. Burrows Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Brookside
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 14. Colemans Hill
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Malford Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Taggs Gate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. The Slade
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 18. Oxford Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Windmill Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 21. Underhill Circus
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Handlo Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Cranley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Harlow Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Farmer Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Marston Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Colterne Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Horwood Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Blackburn Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 30. Routh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1