RIDGEWAY ROAD, OX3 8DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 8DR

RIDGEWAY ROAD, OX3 8DR, Oxford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This OX3 8DR 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 8DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 8DR, encompassing approximately 4229 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX3 8DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colemans Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Trafford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Toot Hill Butts with total crimes: 2

RIDGEWAY ROAD, OX3 8DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.73-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.6566.67%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9112.50%
Drugs42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0260.00%
Burglary31.89200.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-60.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.180.00%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.49400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.73-35.29%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.27466.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.95300.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9660.00%
Other theft41.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95100.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.02-37.50%
Drugs31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 202417
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX3 8DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Colemans Hill
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Trafford Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Toot Hill Butts
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lyndworth Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coppock Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Bankside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Roundway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Baker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Downside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lydia Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cress Hill Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1