LINKSIDE AVENUE, OX2 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8HZ

LINKSIDE AVENUE, OX2 8HZ, Oxford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8HZ 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 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8HZ, encompassing approximately 916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX2 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • A44 with total crimes: 2

LINKSIDE AVENUE, OX2 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.0020.00%
Burglary16.55-66.67%
Public order11.090.00%
Shoplifting11.09-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime515.28-16.67%
Burglary35.460.00%
Shoplifting23.27100.00%
Other theft12.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Public order11.090.00%

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 offences625.100.00%
Vehicle crime66.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.270.00%
Other theft23.27100.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

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 crime38.730.00%
Shoplifting13.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.82-62.50%
Shoplifting23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18100.00%
Bicycle theft12.180.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.64300.00%
Other theft28.73100.00%
Other crime22.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18100.00%
Drugs12.18-80.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs514.1966.67%
Public order35.4650.00%
Shoplifting23.270.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-83.33%
Other crime11.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.9250.00%
Drugs36.55200.00%
Public order23.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Shoplifting22.180.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Bicycle theft12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.73-42.86%
Public order24.360.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.00250.00%
Public order27.640.00%
Drugs12.180.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.73100.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-33.33%
Other crime12.180.00%
Shoplifting11.09-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.820.00%
Shoplifting23.270.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 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
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
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 8HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lakeside
    Total6
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A44
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1