OX3 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 7LJ

OX3 7LJ, Oxford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This OX3 7LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX3 postcode area, which has experienced 333 crimes and a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX3 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 7LJ, encompassing approximately 1829 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

OX3 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roosevelt Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Finch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Girdlestone Close with total crimes: 1

OX3 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft38.75-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.6450.00%
Burglary31.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft55.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.73-66.67%
Burglary21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

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 offences68.20-25.00%
Bicycle theft33.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.29-46.67%
Bicycle theft34.3750.00%
Burglary21.64-60.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.85275.00%
Burglary58.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

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 offences49.84100.00%
Vehicle crime42.19300.00%
Other theft32.19200.00%
Bicycle theft21.640.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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 offences23.28100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

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 theft24.37100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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 arson11.640.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.01125.00%
Vehicle crime14.920.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.920.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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
September 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 202415
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Roosevelt Drive
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Finch Close
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 3. Girdlestone Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Girdlestone Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Heath Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goslyn Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Atwell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Massey Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Acland Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bickerton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1