OX28 4BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX28 4BQ

OX28 4BQ, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.62 per 1,000 population. This OX28 4BQ 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 4BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX28 4BQ, encompassing approximately 693 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX28 4BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avenue Four with total crimes: 8
  • Des Roches Square with total crimes: 3
  • Avenue Three with total crimes: 2

OX28 4BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting421.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.770.00%
Public order24.320.00%
Robbery22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88100.00%
Other theft12.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson312.97-25.00%
Shoplifting24.320.00%
Vehicle crime22.880.00%
Drugs12.88-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson420.18300.00%
Drugs35.770.00%
Public order24.320.00%
Shoplifting22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88-66.67%
Burglary12.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.30200.00%
Shoplifting28.650.00%
Public order22.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting210.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88-50.00%
Public order12.880.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.770.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson214.410.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88-33.33%
Other theft22.88100.00%
Burglary12.880.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.65200.00%
Shoplifting14.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.530.00%
Other theft14.320.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.88-50.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order211.530.00%
Shoplifting22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.88-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.88-80.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Avenue Four
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Des Roches Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Avenue Three
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Buttercross Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1