OX3 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 7LH

OX3 7LH, Oxford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This OX3 7LH 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 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 7LH, encompassing approximately 2508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

OX3 7LH 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 7LH 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft711.1675.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.99400.00%
Other theft41.99100.00%
Vehicle crime31.5950.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft46.78-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-40.00%
Burglary31.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft77.1775.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.79-16.67%
Burglary41.990.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft42.3933.33%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.17-47.06%
Bicycle theft33.5950.00%
Burglary21.20-66.67%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Public order10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.55325.00%
Burglary66.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.39200.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.17500.00%
Burglary52.39400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.99100.00%
Other theft31.5950.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.79100.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.59200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.59-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.58150.00%
Vehicle crime33.990.00%
Drugs11.200.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 202417
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
October 20235

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 7LH 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
  • 11. Bickerton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Finch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1