OX2 6HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 6HR

OX2 6HR, Oxford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 population. This OX2 6HR 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 6HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 6HR, encompassing approximately 4732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

OX2 6HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Observatory Street with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

OX2 6HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences30.8550.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft42.750.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.0133.33%
Other theft40.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.44300.00%
Bicycle theft30.85-25.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Public order20.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft43.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.85-50.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.96-14.29%
Other theft31.27-40.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6540.00%
Other theft51.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06400.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-60.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3825.00%
Bicycle theft51.0625.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.32100.00%
Bicycle theft40.85-20.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft52.11400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-33.33%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.32300.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.8550.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-80.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft54.010.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Observatory Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. North Parade Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Farndon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Southmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1