DOWNSIDE END, OX3 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 8JG

DOWNSIDE END, OX3 8JG, Oxford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This OX3 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 8JG, encompassing approximately 3445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX3 8JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downside End with total crimes: 3
  • Ridgeway Road with total crimes: 2
  • Collinwood Close with total crimes: 1

DOWNSIDE END, OX3 8JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.77200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.35500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft22.32100.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.640.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.030.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.19-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51200.00%
Vehicle crime32.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In January 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 offences32.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74200.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 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 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Downside End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ridgeway Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Collinwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Collinwood Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Claymond Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Malford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bayswater Farm Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Waynflete Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bursill Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Burlington Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1