OX18 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX18 3LJ

OX18 3LJ, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.10 per 1,000 population. This OX18 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX18 3LJ, encompassing approximately 2222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX18 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Home Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hammett Place with total crimes: 1

OX18 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.70100.00%
Burglary11.800.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences47.20-50.00%
Shoplifting31.800.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Drugs20.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.60700.00%
Public order43.600.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1042.86%
Public order44.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.2016.67%
Shoplifting53.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

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 offences66.30-57.14%
Shoplifting52.7066.67%
Public order22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

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 offences1410.35180.00%
Shoplifting36.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.95-50.00%
Other theft22.250.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.85-28.57%
Shoplifting24.500.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.65180.00%
Theft from the person16.300.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.85-79.17%
Criminal damage and arson32.25-50.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246
March 202414
February 20245
January 202410
December 202314
November 20235
October 202324

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20236

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Home Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hammett Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Peel Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1