MERELAND ROAD, OX11 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX11 8AU

MERELAND ROAD, OX11 8AU, South Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This OX11 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX11 8AU, encompassing approximately 3385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

OX11 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Laburnum Grove with total crimes: 2

MERELAND ROAD, OX11 8AU 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.73-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.36100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.32-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour42.6633.33%
Public order31.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.1127.78%
Criminal damage and arson46.79-20.00%
Public order31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5763.64%
Criminal damage and arson55.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-66.67%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.98-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 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 offences126.20-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour33.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Public order20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2044.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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 offences95.6150.00%
Public order32.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.610.00%
Other crime61.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences64.73-73.91%
Other theft41.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Drugs20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.3443.75%
Public order46.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.7923.08%
Public order34.73200.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.770.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202423
June 202418
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 202323
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20246
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX11 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lynmouth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Laburnum Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kynaston Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dirac Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mereland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Royal Berkshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1