OX18 3AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX18 3AX

OX18 3AX, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This OX18 3AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX18 postcode area, which has experienced 80 crimes and a crime rate of 3.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX18 3AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX18 3AX, encompassing approximately 2515 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX18 3AX area, explore the OX18 3AX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the OX18 3AX area, visit the OX18 3AX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX18 3AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Finchdale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lime Tree Close with total crimes: 2

OX18 3AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.55125.00%
Shoplifting63.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.96-33.33%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.96-33.33%
Public order42.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9612.50%
Public order23.580.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5533.33%
Shoplifting53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.95-57.14%
Shoplifting52.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59200.00%
Public order21.19100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.34100.00%
Shoplifting35.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.57-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.16-13.33%
Shoplifting25.170.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.76150.00%
Drugs15.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 202414
February 20247
January 202413
December 202315
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX18 3AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Finchdale Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lime Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bovingdon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Humphries Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Peel Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1