DOWNSIDE ROAD, OX3 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 8HP

DOWNSIDE ROAD, OX3 8HP, Oxford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population. This OX3 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 8HP, encompassing approximately 3504 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX3 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colemans Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Toot Hill Butts with total crimes: 2
  • Green Road with total crimes: 1

DOWNSIDE ROAD, OX3 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.0066.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.4325.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.42200.00%
Burglary31.71200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft22.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-83.33%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.28200.00%
Other theft41.71100.00%
Other crime31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.57-33.33%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.710.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.14-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.131100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.42200.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-80.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5725.00%
Other theft41.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.00-33.33%
Drugs31.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 202412
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Colemans Hill
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Toot Hill Butts
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Green Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Roundway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ringwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Downside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1