WYCHWOOD CLOSE, OX28 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX28 5AL

WYCHWOOD CLOSE, OX28 5AL, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.83 per 1,000 population. This OX28 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX28 5AL, encompassing approximately 1933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

OX28 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mirfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Close with total crimes: 3
  • Windrush Close with total crimes: 3

WYCHWOOD CLOSE, OX28 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.838.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-87.50%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.489.09%
Anti-social behaviour86.21100.00%
Robbery24.140.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.86-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour45.69-33.33%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Public order11.03-75.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.24500.00%
Public order43.100.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.24-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In April 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 offences77.76-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.62300.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.90-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson28.28100.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.9018.75%
Other theft19.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3823.08%
Criminal damage and arson48.28300.00%
Public order12.07-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.45-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour56.7266.67%
Public order42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.9721.43%
Anti-social behaviour38.7950.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.240.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414
April 20247
March 202416
February 202419
January 202416
December 202313
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX28 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mirfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elm Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Windrush Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bourton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Burford Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Stanton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aldsworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Apley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wychwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stanway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1