SMITHS WHARF, OX12 9GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX12 9GQ

SMITHS WHARF, OX12 9GQ, Vale of White Horse has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This OX12 9GQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX12 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX12 9GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX12 9GQ, encompassing approximately 3126 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

OX12 9GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • The Wharf with total crimes: 7
  • Market Place with total crimes: 5

SMITHS WHARF, OX12 9GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson812.15-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.56-11.11%
Shoplifting62.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.92300.00%
Drugs41.28100.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1013.43-28.57%
Shoplifting103.20-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences93.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-40.00%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Drugs20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1417.27250.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.48140.00%
Shoplifting123.849.09%
Anti-social behaviour53.84-50.00%
Public order51.60400.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.52400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.20-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.2337.50%
Violence and sexual offences93.520.00%
Other theft42.88-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.87-52.63%
Shoplifting82.88-11.11%
Public order62.56100.00%
Other theft51.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-33.33%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.395.56%
Shoplifting96.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.880.00%
Public order31.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.5538.46%
Public order55.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3244.44%
Anti-social behaviour54.1666.67%
Public order21.60-50.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.32-40.00%
Public order42.88100.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.19-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour64.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Shoplifting41.2833.33%
Public order21.28-66.67%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.510.00%
Public order65.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 202419
January 202418
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 20248
February 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX12 9GQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Wharf
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Market Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Little Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Limborough Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Worthington Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Black Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. The Ivies
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Denchworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kent Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Vicars Row
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Thornhill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1