OX2 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8LY

OX2 8LY, Oxford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.28 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8LY, encompassing approximately 2629 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX2 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jackson Road with total crimes: 1
  • Elsfield Way with total crimes: 1
  • David Walter Close with total crimes: 1

OX2 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.28-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2328.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.4250.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.4220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.56-16.67%
Other theft41.90100.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.80-45.45%
Other theft22.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.13120.00%
Other theft44.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.32-28.57%
Drugs31.90200.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.18-12.50%
Theft from the person12.660.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Bicycle theft31.140.00%
Other theft31.140.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jackson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elsfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. David Walter Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Miller'S Acre
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Riddell Place
    Total1
    Public order1