MERRIVALE SQUARE, OX2 6QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 6QX

MERRIVALE SQUARE, OX2 6QX, Oxford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.67 per 1,000 population. This OX2 6QX 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 6QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 6QX, encompassing approximately 3002 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

OX2 6QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farndon Road with total crimes: 1
  • Southmoor Road with total crimes: 1
  • Burgess Mead with total crimes: 1

MERRIVALE SQUARE, OX2 6QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6614.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.66600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Drugs11.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft53.000.00%
Drugs21.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.000.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-80.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.0025.00%
Vehicle crime31.670.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.33100.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6633.33%
Other theft11.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.00-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.00100.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.000.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farndon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Southmoor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Burgess Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walton Well Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Longworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1