OX3 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 7JU

OX3 7JU, Oxford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.57 per 1,000 population. This OX3 7JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX3 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX3 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 7JU, encompassing approximately 1669 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX3 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roosevelt Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Heath Close with total crimes: 3
  • Goslyn Close with total crimes: 3

OX3 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft715.57133.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.1933.33%
Other theft42.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40300.00%
Vehicle crime32.4050.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft37.19-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.80200.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft54.7966.67%
Violence and sexual offences13.00-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences68.99-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.39-42.86%
Bicycle theft24.790.00%
Burglary21.20-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.77250.00%
Burglary58.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.00100.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-50.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.78100.00%
Vehicle crime42.40300.00%
Other theft32.40200.00%
Bicycle theft21.800.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.59100.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.79100.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.99166.67%
Vehicle crime14.790.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 202414
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 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
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX3 7JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Roosevelt Drive
    Total10
    Bicycle theft4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Heath Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Goslyn Close
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Acland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Demesne Furze
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Girdlestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Atwell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Flexney Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Massey Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1