MERRITT ROAD, OX11 7DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX11 7DF

MERRITT ROAD, OX11 7DF, South Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This OX11 7DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX11 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX11 7DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX11 7DF, encompassing approximately 3629 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX11 7DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Blackthorn Road with total crimes: 3
  • Yew Tree Crescent with total crimes: 3

MERRITT ROAD, OX11 7DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.06-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences61.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.06-28.57%
Shoplifting82.76300.00%
Robbery22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8650.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.6811.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-60.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.79125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.48150.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 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 offences114.4183.33%
Public order33.030.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.31500.00%
Vehicle crime41.650.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.48100.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences33.31-81.25%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.06300.00%
Other theft34.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 202411
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 202316
September 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX11 7DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Blackthorn Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Yew Tree Crescent
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Malvern Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foxhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blake'S Field
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pixton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Churchill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Swallow Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1