OX3 8LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 8LN

OX3 8LN, Oxford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population. This OX3 8LN 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 8LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 8LN, encompassing approximately 4191 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX3 8LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weyland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • William Kimber Crescent with total crimes: 2

OX3 8LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.5340.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.620.00%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2925.00%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.9533.33%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.49-27.27%
Public order41.91300.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.2983.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences64.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43100.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.82-16.67%
Public order31.1950.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.29200.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order32.390.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.48-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.490.00%
Public order33.340.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 202314

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Weyland Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 3. William Kimber Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lyndworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sefton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Leonard'S Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Coppock Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Gladstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tilehouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cooper Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Roundway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1