OX1 3PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 3PU

OX1 3PU, Oxford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This OX1 3PU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX1 postcode area, which has experienced 372 crimes and a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX1 3PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 3PU, encompassing approximately 2314 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX1 3PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9
  • A4144 with total crimes: 3
  • St Giles' with total crimes: 3

OX1 3PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.64-16.67%
Bicycle theft42.16-60.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-50.00%
Theft from the person20.86-75.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1015.9966.67%
Theft from the person84.32300.00%
Other theft63.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59-42.86%
Drugs21.73100.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.24-12.50%
Bicycle theft63.0350.00%
Public order42.5933.33%
Other theft21.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.86-66.67%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.9660.00%
Theft from the person63.460.00%
Bicycle theft42.59-42.86%
Public order31.7350.00%
Other theft31.30-25.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft79.5116.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.0366.67%
Other theft42.1633.33%
Public order21.730.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft66.91-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.59-25.00%
Other theft31.30-40.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1010.80150.00%
Other theft54.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.16-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Public order21.30-60.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.37800.00%
Public order53.890.00%
Bicycle theft42.16-20.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft55.190.00%
Other theft32.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft56.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.16100.00%
Other theft21.73-50.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.91100.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft56.480.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
October 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 3PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A4144
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Giles'
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Little Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Museum Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1