DIDCOT DRIVE, NG8 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG8 5EQ

DIDCOT DRIVE, NG8 5EQ, Nottingham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This NG8 5EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG8 postcode area, which has experienced 497 crimes and a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG8 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG8 5EQ, encompassing approximately 2438 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NG8 5EQ area, explore the NG8 5EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

NG8 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Luton Close with total crimes: 5
  • A610 with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

DIDCOT DRIVE, NG8 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.48-46.67%
Vehicle crime43.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-42.86%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Shoplifting31.23-70.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-75.00%
Public order10.82-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.9650.00%
Shoplifting106.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.10700.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.280.00%
Public order52.8725.00%
Vehicle crime32.0550.00%
Other theft21.23-60.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Other crime10.82-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.99-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour74.100.00%
Other theft52.87400.00%
Shoplifting52.0566.67%
Other crime42.05300.00%
Public order41.64300.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.48-7.14%
Vehicle crime35.330.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.0775.00%
Drugs35.740.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Shoplifting10.82-92.86%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.6855.56%
Anti-social behaviour95.74125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.28200.00%
Burglary52.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.63-23.08%
Shoplifting94.10800.00%
Other theft73.69250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.870.00%
Drugs41.64100.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.0762.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.3333.33%
Public order21.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 202413
May 202414
March 20248
February 202410
January 202413
November 20238

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
March 202414
February 20249
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
March 20249
February 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG8 5EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Luton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A610
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hayling Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Garforth Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Western Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Staindale Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newtondale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newcastle Farm Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Reydon Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Didcot Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newport Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tintern Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bucklow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Denehurst Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1