OX28 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX28 4BZ

OX28 4BZ, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This OX28 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX28 4BZ, encompassing approximately 812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

OX28 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingfisher Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Avenue Three with total crimes: 2

OX28 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order318.4750.00%
Other theft33.6950.00%
Shoplifting33.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-91.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.78200.00%
Other theft23.690.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Other crime12.460.00%
Shoplifting11.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.93-40.00%
Public order23.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.78-28.57%
Public order36.16200.00%
Shoplifting23.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.70-50.00%
Shoplifting38.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.690.00%
Public order13.69-50.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.09366.67%
Shoplifting417.24-20.00%
Public order24.930.00%
Other theft12.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting518.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences36.16-25.00%
Other theft23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Public order22.460.00%
Burglary12.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.78-20.00%
Shoplifting34.93-50.00%
Other theft23.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.390.00%
Other theft36.16-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.690.00%
Drugs11.230.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft517.24-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences56.1625.00%
Shoplifting26.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft623.39200.00%
Shoplifting47.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.93-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson24.930.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.540.00%
Other theft26.160.00%
Shoplifting22.460.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Public order12.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 202414
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kingfisher Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Avenue Three
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Buttercross Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dale Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Beechgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Henry Box Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1