OX2 7PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 7PA

OX2 7PA, Oxford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This OX2 7PA 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 7PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 7PA, encompassing approximately 2648 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

OX2 7PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Rogers Street with total crimes: 2

OX2 7PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft58.680.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Shoplifting41.89300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-50.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.93200.00%
Other theft52.270.00%
Public order41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-40.00%
Shoplifting11.13-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.29150.00%
Shoplifting21.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.930.00%
Bicycle theft41.51100.00%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13200.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1350.00%
Bicycle theft21.13100.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.660.00%
Burglary21.51-33.33%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4066.67%
Burglary31.89-40.00%
Public order11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.8025.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.89-57.14%
Other theft21.130.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.04133.33%
Burglary42.64100.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.530.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Other theft20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft33.780.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX2 7PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mayfield Road
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rogers Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Stratfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ridgemont Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. South Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hyde Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Woodstock Road
    Total1
    Drugs1