PENNYWELL DRIVE, OX2 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX2 8ND

PENNYWELL DRIVE, OX2 8ND, Oxford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This OX2 8ND crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX2 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX2 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX2 8ND, encompassing approximately 2301 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX2 8ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsfield Way with total crimes: 7
  • Wren Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hawksmoor Road with total crimes: 3

PENNYWELL DRIVE, OX2 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences107.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.34200.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

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 offences66.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences98.2528.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.9150.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 offences75.6516.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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 offences63.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

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 offences55.21-16.67%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Burglary11.740.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 offences64.34-45.45%
Other theft22.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8683.33%
Other theft54.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences66.520.00%
Drugs32.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34-14.29%
Theft from the person12.610.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6916.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.04200.00%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.950.00%
Bicycle theft32.610.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
September 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 4 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
September 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 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
September 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Elsfield Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Wren Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawksmoor Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Buckler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holt Weer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wyatt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Harbord Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1