RIVERSIDE ROAD, OX2 0HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 0HU

RIVERSIDE ROAD, OX2 0HU, Oxford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.34 per 1,000 population. This OX2 0HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX2 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX2 0HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 0HU, encompassing approximately 1797 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX2 0HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Botley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Electric Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Riverside Road with total crimes: 2

RIVERSIDE ROAD, OX2 0HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.340.00%
Shoplifting52.78-44.44%
Other theft12.780.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.46125.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.780.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.23-20.00%
Other theft32.22-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.1266.67%
Shoplifting52.780.00%
Other theft42.78100.00%
Public order22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Burglary11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 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
Shoplifting58.9066.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.7850.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.3450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.67-75.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.79300.00%
Shoplifting24.45-60.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting55.5666.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.22200.00%
Shoplifting31.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.46100.00%
Shoplifting42.22100.00%
Public order22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.5650.00%
Shoplifting21.67100.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.890.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX2 0HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Botley Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Electric Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Riverside Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brock Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hill View Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Henry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bullstake Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1