OX2 6AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 6AA

OX2 6AA, Oxford has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.76 per 1,000 population. This OX2 6AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX2 postcode area, which has experienced 196 crimes and a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX2 6AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 6AA, encompassing approximately 3109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-52.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)

OX2 6AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

OX2 6AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1224.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.86-52.00%
Other theft113.8622.22%
Bicycle theft93.54-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour82.89300.00%
Theft from the person62.57-50.00%
Burglary51.9366.67%
Public order51.61-44.44%
Drugs41.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.5519.05%
Bicycle theft168.046.67%
Theft from the person125.150.00%
Other theft93.86-30.77%
Public order92.89-25.00%
Shoplifting82.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.570.00%
Drugs31.61200.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-60.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.5810.53%
Bicycle theft156.757.14%
Other theft134.82-13.33%
Public order124.180.00%
Theft from the person123.86-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.86-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Shoplifting41.61-60.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.32-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1936.34-9.52%
Other theft156.11150.00%
Theft from the person144.82250.00%
Bicycle theft144.507.69%
Public order124.5071.43%
Shoplifting103.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.22-38.46%
Drugs82.5714.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.0161.54%
Bicycle theft136.7544.44%
Anti-social behaviour134.1862.50%
Public order74.1875.00%
Drugs72.2575.00%
Other theft62.25-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.9366.67%
Shoplifting41.61-50.00%
Theft from the person41.29-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1826.05350.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.79-27.78%
Other theft114.1822.22%
Bicycle theft93.54-40.00%
Shoplifting82.89-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour82.57700.00%
Drugs42.57300.00%
Public order41.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.83-10.00%
Bicycle theft155.79200.00%
Shoplifting134.821200.00%
Other theft94.1850.00%
Theft from the person42.89-20.00%
Public order31.29-72.73%
Burglary30.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.290.00%
Public order116.43266.67%
Other theft63.54-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.93-58.33%
Theft from the person51.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-33.33%
Burglary41.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.3381.82%
Bicycle theft126.4350.00%
Other theft83.8614.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.57500.00%
Public order31.9350.00%
Burglary30.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.32-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.08-52.17%
Bicycle theft83.54-20.00%
Other theft72.5775.00%
Burglary62.250.00%
Theft from the person51.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Public order21.29-66.67%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.2253.33%
Bicycle theft107.40-23.08%
Public order63.22100.00%
Burglary61.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.930.00%
Drugs41.6133.33%
Other theft41.29-63.64%
Shoplifting21.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.32-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.800.00%
Bicycle theft134.820.00%
Other theft114.180.00%
Theft from the person83.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Shoplifting30.960.00%
Drugs30.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202415
June 202414
May 202413
April 20249
March 202415
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248
March 202413
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 90 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 20244
April 202418
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202425
July 202421
June 202419
May 202421
April 202413
March 202418
February 202420
January 202420
December 202311
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202413
June 202415
May 20246
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 6 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX2 6AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Blomfield Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A4144
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Giles'
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Observatory Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Albert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Combe Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Canal Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cardigan Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Victor Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. School Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Allam Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Little Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hart Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Worcester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Beaumont Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Museum Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1