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

Overview of Crime in OX11 7DG

MERRITT ROAD, OX11 7DG, South Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population. This OX11 7DG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX11 postcode area, which has experienced 242 crimes and a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX11 7DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX11 7DG, encompassing approximately 3524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX11 7DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osprey Place with total crimes: 3
  • Brasenose Road with total crimes: 2
  • Vauxhall Way with total crimes: 1

MERRITT ROAD, OX11 7DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.40200.00%
Public order30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85200.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.540.00%
Other crime22.840.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84150.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4033.33%
Other theft31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.12-66.67%
Burglary30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.9780.00%
Public order32.550.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.84400.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
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 offences33.12-82.35%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
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 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.53325.00%
Other theft34.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

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 offences43.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 202317
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Osprey Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Brasenose Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vauxhall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Oval
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cotswold Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ordnance Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Foxhall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dunsden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1