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

Overview of Crime in OX11 7DQ

MERRITT ROAD, OX11 7DQ, South Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population. This OX11 7DQ 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 7DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX11 7DQ, encompassing approximately 4044 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX11 7DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingfisher Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Osprey Place with total crimes: 3
  • Brasenose Road with total crimes: 2

MERRITT ROAD, OX11 7DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences83.71-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.6827.27%
Anti-social behaviour53.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.95-8.33%
Public order22.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4650.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.23-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.45116.67%
Public order33.210.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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 offences62.97500.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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 behaviour21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-87.50%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.72-50.00%
Public order11.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.69300.00%
Other theft43.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

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 offences42.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202414
June 202411
May 202412
April 20246
March 20244
February 202413
January 20246
December 20231
November 20238
October 202316
September 20234

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
October 20234
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
August 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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 7DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kingfisher Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Osprey Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Brasenose Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Dunsden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sir Frank Williams Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dan Read Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Nightingale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1