WALTON CRESCENT, OX1 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 2JG

WALTON CRESCENT, OX1 2JG, Oxford has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.49 per 1,000 population. This OX1 2JG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX1 postcode area, which has experienced 554 crimes and a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX1 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 2JG, encompassing approximately 3266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

OX1 2JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10
  • Red Lion Square with total crimes: 7
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7

WALTON CRESCENT, OX1 2JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.4935.00%
Bicycle theft118.2710.00%
Other theft83.37-11.11%
Theft from the person72.4540.00%
Shoplifting62.14200.00%
Public order51.84-50.00%
Burglary41.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.430.00%
Bicycle theft106.12-16.67%
Public order103.060.00%
Other theft93.06-18.18%
Theft from the person52.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.530.00%
Shoplifting21.53-75.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.4711.11%
Bicycle theft126.120.00%
Other theft113.67175.00%
Public order103.3742.86%
Shoplifting83.06166.67%
Drugs82.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.45-41.67%
Theft from the person62.14500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.3538.46%
Bicycle theft125.51140.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.6750.00%
Drugs83.67166.67%
Public order72.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.140.00%
Other theft41.53-50.00%
Shoplifting31.22-40.00%
Theft from the person10.92-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.06-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour83.98700.00%
Other theft82.45-11.11%
Theft from the person62.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84400.00%
Shoplifting51.53-54.55%
Bicycle theft51.53-54.55%
Public order41.530.00%
Drugs31.2250.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.060.00%
Bicycle theft114.90175.00%
Shoplifting113.371000.00%
Other theft93.37125.00%
Public order42.76-50.00%
Theft from the person31.220.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.3945.45%
Public order84.90700.00%
Bicycle theft42.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-33.33%
Other theft41.22-42.86%
Burglary41.2233.33%
Theft from the person31.22200.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8622.22%
Bicycle theft103.3742.86%
Other theft73.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.140.00%
Burglary31.84-25.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft72.760.00%
Burglary42.14-33.33%
Other theft41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Drugs20.61-60.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.8428.57%
Bicycle theft75.51-30.00%
Burglary62.14100.00%
Drugs51.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5325.00%
Other theft41.53-55.56%
Public order31.22200.00%
Theft from the person20.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.530.00%
Bicycle theft104.290.00%
Other theft93.06125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76100.00%
Theft from the person41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Drugs10.61-83.33%
Public order10.31-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.690.00%
Bicycle theft104.290.00%
Drugs63.060.00%
Other theft41.840.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202420
June 202420
May 202418
April 202413
March 202416
February 202416
January 202411
December 20239
November 202318
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 20248
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 2JG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Red Lion Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Worcester Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blomfield Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beaumont Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gloucester Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wellington Square
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. A4144
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Little Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 15. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Giles'
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Upper Fisher Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Roger Dudman Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Canal Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victor Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. School Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Allam Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Venables Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Jericho Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. St John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Pusey Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1