OX2 8EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8EF

OX2 8EF, Oxford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8EF 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 8EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8EF, encompassing approximately 982 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

OX2 8EF 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 8EF 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 crime58.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.04-50.00%

In August 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 crime510.18-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences25.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Public order12.040.00%

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 offences620.350.00%
Vehicle crime66.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.05100.00%
Other theft22.04100.00%
Public order12.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

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 offences39.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.050.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

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 offences612.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.110.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.090.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

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
Drugs310.1850.00%
Public order33.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.05-77.78%
Other theft12.04-50.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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 offences919.34125.00%
Burglary29.16100.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences411.20-33.33%
Other theft24.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Burglary12.040.00%

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 offences69.16100.00%
Public order16.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

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 offences39.160.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Other theft22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 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 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
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 8EF postcode area is presented below.

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