HEADLEY WAY, OX3 7SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 7SS

HEADLEY WAY, OX3 7SS, Oxford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This OX3 7SS 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 7SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 7SS, encompassing approximately 2475 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-59.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

OX3 7SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Woodlands Road with total crimes: 1
  • Sandfield Road with total crimes: 1

HEADLEY WAY, OX3 7SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.27-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.64200.00%
Bicycle theft21.21-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Public order10.81-80.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.5829.41%
Public order58.8966.67%
Bicycle theft52.02-16.67%
Drugs42.020.00%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.7221.43%
Bicycle theft66.870.00%
Public order32.42-40.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.54180.00%
Bicycle theft65.66100.00%
Public order52.42400.00%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary67.68500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.42-54.55%
Bicycle theft32.02-25.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Public order10.81-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.7422.22%
Public order94.44200.00%
Bicycle theft43.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.62200.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0680.00%
Public order33.64200.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.46-68.75%
Bicycle theft42.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.72-20.00%
Other theft46.4633.33%
Bicycle theft21.62-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.52122.22%
Bicycle theft38.08-70.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Public order21.21-60.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1014.95233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.04-30.77%
Public order53.64150.00%
Vehicle crime42.0233.33%
Shoplifting41.620.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.720.00%
Vehicle crime35.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202422
June 202417
May 202414
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 202316
November 202320
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 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
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Sandfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Headley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1