OX2 8DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8DR

OX2 8DR, Oxford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8DR, encompassing approximately 1054 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OX2 8DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside with total crimes: 6
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2

OX2 8DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.5825.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Public order11.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.960.00%
Vehicle crime65.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Public order11.900.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.640.00%
Shoplifting12.840.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.840.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.38500.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.690.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.790.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs38.5350.00%
Public order32.84200.00%
Other theft12.84-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.95-88.89%
Other crime10.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.01350.00%
Burglary28.53100.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Drugs21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Public order21.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-66.67%
Burglary11.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.53100.00%
Public order15.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.530.00%
Vehicle crime22.840.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lakeside
    Total6
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2