BLANDFORD AVENUE, OX2 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8DY

BLANDFORD AVENUE, OX2 8DY, Oxford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8DY, encompassing approximately 2347 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX2 8DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blandford Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Rawson Close with total crimes: 2

BLANDFORD AVENUE, OX2 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.11300.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.69166.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.83200.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.980.00%
Drugs10.85-66.67%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.54-55.56%
Drugs31.70200.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.80125.00%
Shoplifting33.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.98-42.86%
Other theft11.700.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2640.00%
Public order12.98-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.540.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 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
December 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blandford Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rawson Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sheriff'S Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Fairlawn End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Upland Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Riddell Place
    Total1
    Public order1