WOODSTOCK ROAD, OX2 8JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8JW

WOODSTOCK ROAD, OX2 8JW, Oxford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.60 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8JW 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 8JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8JW, encompassing approximately 1204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

OX2 8JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside with total crimes: 6
  • Blandford Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WOODSTOCK ROAD, OX2 8JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime716.6075.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.8166.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.1533.33%
Shoplifting23.320.00%
Burglary11.66-66.67%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.32-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-50.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Other theft22.49-33.33%
Public order21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime822.41166.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.98150.00%
Other theft34.15200.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.79-55.56%
Vehicle crime33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.49100.00%
Shoplifting11.66-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.2812.50%
Shoplifting27.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.94166.67%
Public order26.640.00%
Other crime21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In March 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 offences38.30-25.00%
Shoplifting22.490.00%
Drugs11.66-83.33%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs615.77100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.98-55.56%
Public order33.320.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Shoplifting21.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.4180.00%
Public order37.4750.00%
Shoplifting32.490.00%
Drugs32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime22.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.13-54.55%
Public order24.15100.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4583.33%
Theft from the person29.130.00%
Public order11.66-50.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.110.00%
Other theft34.980.00%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lakeside
    Total6
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Blandford Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rawson Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. A44
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sheriff'S Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Fairlawn End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1