WATSONS CLOSE, OX18 3RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX18 3RP

WATSONS CLOSE, OX18 3RP, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This OX18 3RP 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 3RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX18 3RP, encompassing approximately 1495 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: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX18 3RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1
  • Oakfield Road with total crimes: 1

WATSONS CLOSE, OX18 3RP 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.0166.67%
Public order13.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-62.50%
Drugs22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson25.35100.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.680.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.6966.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.34-81.82%
Public order21.34100.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.71120.00%
Shoplifting37.360.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.69-50.00%
Other theft13.340.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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 offences1010.030.00%
Shoplifting26.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0366.67%
Theft from the person16.690.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.70-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson24.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.72300.00%
Shoplifting22.680.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.360.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 202411
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236
October 202322
September 202311

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oakfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1