OX3 9LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX3 9LS

OX3 9LS, Oxford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This OX3 9LS 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 9LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX3 9LS, encompassing approximately 4048 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

OX3 9LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alden Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Taggs Gate with total crimes: 5
  • Underhill Circus with total crimes: 4

OX3 9LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.13-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour93.46-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson72.22250.00%
Public order51.73150.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0944.44%
Anti-social behaviour136.4230.00%
Possession of weapons33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs20.49-60.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.45150.00%
Drugs52.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-50.00%
Public order30.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.71500.00%
Public order51.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Drugs20.49-50.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.3687.50%
Anti-social behaviour113.71-31.25%
Other theft52.7266.67%
Public order41.240.00%
Drugs40.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour168.15220.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.95-27.27%
Other theft31.9850.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.41-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.7266.67%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1688.89%
Criminal damage and arson64.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-40.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.93-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.220.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In December 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 offences167.41-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson43.95-33.33%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4041.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.48-70.59%
Theft from the person31.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1710.62112.50%
Violence and sexual offences124.200.00%
Other theft52.96400.00%
Other crime41.24300.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
July 202418
June 202415
May 202415
April 20248
March 202411
February 202417
January 20249
December 202316
November 202317
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 20244
May 202411
April 202416
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
November 20235
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alden Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Taggs Gate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Underhill Circus
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Handlo Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cranley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Routh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sherwood Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hubble Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Humfrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bassett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stowford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Lydia Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Cress Hill Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. North Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Overdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ilsley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Brome Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bernwood Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Pound Field Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1