OX2 6QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 6QS

OX2 6QS, Oxford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This OX2 6QS 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 6QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 6QS, encompassing approximately 3328 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 (-40.00% decrease)

OX2 6QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Observatory Street with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

OX2 6QS 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 theft43.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.2050.00%
Bicycle theft30.90-40.00%
Burglary20.90-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft54.810.00%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In July 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 offences66.31100.00%
Other theft31.8050.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft54.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-50.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences63.6120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-75.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson86.01700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.40150.00%
Other theft41.50300.00%
Bicycle theft21.20-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In February 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft43.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft43.0033.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.200.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In December 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft31.800.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft55.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.900.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20232

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    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