BLACKTHORN CLOSE, OX3 9JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 9JF

BLACKTHORN CLOSE, OX3 9JF, Oxford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population. This OX3 9JF 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 9JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 9JF, encompassing approximately 3769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX3 9JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackthorn Close with total crimes: 4
  • North Place with total crimes: 2
  • William Kimber Crescent with total crimes: 2

BLACKTHORN CLOSE, OX3 9JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4345.45%
Anti-social behaviour74.2475.00%
Vehicle crime21.860.00%
Drugs10.53-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.69-21.43%
Drugs52.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.49-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.71500.00%
Vehicle crime61.59100.00%
Other crime21.590.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.2425.00%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.63-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.1833.33%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.28133.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.5750.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.37-7.69%
Public order53.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-50.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.37-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson63.4550.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.06-42.86%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.1816.67%
Public order51.8666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.33-25.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202411
June 202414
May 202416
April 202412
March 202421
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202316
October 202312
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX3 9JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackthorn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. North Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. William Kimber Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lyndworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Sefton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. High Cross Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gladstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tilehouse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stowood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. North Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Harolde Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gurl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Overdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fettiplace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Atkinson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1