THE CROFTS, OX28 4AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX28 4AD

THE CROFTS, OX28 4AD, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.39 per 1,000 population. This OX28 4AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX28 postcode area, which has experienced 127 crimes and a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX28 4AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX28 4AD, encompassing approximately 1916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

OX28 4AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Market Square with total crimes: 7
  • Old Rectory Mews with total crimes: 5

THE CROFTS, OX28 4AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.3977.78%
Shoplifting118.3557.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.74-42.86%
Public order42.090.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.83-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour74.70-12.50%
Shoplifting73.650.00%
Public order43.65-55.56%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-50.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.65-30.00%
Public order97.30125.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.7033.33%
Shoplifting74.17-46.15%
Drugs63.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1333.33%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.52-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.700.00%
Shoplifting1310.4485.71%
Anti-social behaviour66.78100.00%
Other theft53.13150.00%
Public order42.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-25.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.570.00%
Public order1010.4466.67%
Shoplifting75.2240.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.0950.00%
Other theft21.57-66.67%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.0953.85%
Public order610.44200.00%
Other theft63.13500.00%
Shoplifting53.13-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-57.14%
Robbery21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.7844.44%
Criminal damage and arson76.780.00%
Shoplifting73.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.65-57.14%
Public order21.570.00%
Drugs11.04-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.78-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour74.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.65600.00%
Shoplifting73.65-22.22%
Other theft33.6550.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.26-7.14%
Shoplifting96.78200.00%
Public order54.70150.00%
Other theft22.61100.00%
Drugs21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.31-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson77.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.65-50.00%
Shoplifting31.57-40.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Possession of weapons21.57100.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.130.00%
Shoplifting53.13-37.50%
Public order42.61300.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Other crime11.570.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.830.00%
Shoplifting85.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.170.00%
Other theft23.130.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202414
June 202420
May 202420
April 202420
March 202413
February 20249
January 202413
December 202314
November 202318
October 202315

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20247
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX28 4AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Market Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Old Rectory Mews
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Applegarth Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Church Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Orchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen Emmas Dyke
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swan Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Butchers Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Holloway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wesley Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Langdale Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1