OX2 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8AL

OX2 8AL, Oxford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8AL 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 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8AL, encompassing approximately 1151 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)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX2 8AL 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 8AL 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.6850.00%
Shoplifting22.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Burglary11.74-66.67%
Public order10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.0250.00%
Burglary32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.600.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

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 arson23.47100.00%
Shoplifting11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-80.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-50.00%

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 arson59.55400.00%
Public order24.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.740.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Drugs10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74100.00%
Drugs21.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.74-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.420.00%
Shoplifting32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.34200.00%
Other theft12.600.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.470.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-50.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.740.00%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Shoplifting22.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8AL 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. Fairlawn End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1