OX2 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8AB

OX2 8AB, Oxford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8AB, encompassing approximately 1247 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX2 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Rawson Close with total crimes: 2
  • A44 with total crimes: 2

OX2 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.8150.00%
Public order22.40100.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Burglary11.60-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.82100.00%
Burglary33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-33.33%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Shoplifting21.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.21100.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences37.2150.00%
Burglary22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-80.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.01400.00%
Public order24.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-33.33%
Other theft11.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%
Drugs10.80-50.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.01200.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Drugs21.60100.00%
Shoplifting21.60-33.33%
Theft from the person11.600.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.420.00%
Shoplifting33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.61400.00%
Other theft14.010.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs36.410.00%
Possession of weapons12.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-66.67%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.410.00%
Bicycle theft12.400.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX2 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rawson Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. A44
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sheriff'S Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Elmthorpe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Fairlawn End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1