OX4 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX4 4LW

OX4 4LW, Oxford has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.78 per 1,000 population. This OX4 4LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX4 postcode area, which has experienced 740 crimes and a crime rate of 11.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX4 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX4 4LW, encompassing approximately 2236 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

OX4 4LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morrell Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

OX4 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.78-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.0566.67%
Shoplifting52.24-28.57%
Drugs32.24200.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Bicycle theft21.34100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.1219.05%
Shoplifting711.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.13-57.14%
Public order21.340.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.3916.67%
Shoplifting73.13133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.1350.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.3920.00%
Shoplifting32.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.7166.67%
Shoplifting42.24-33.33%
Public order31.79-57.14%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.670.00%
Public order710.7375.00%
Shoplifting63.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.789.09%
Shoplifting610.73-25.00%
Public order42.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.12-15.38%
Shoplifting89.83-38.46%
Public order53.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.4823.81%
Shoplifting1311.62116.67%
Vehicle crime65.810.00%
Public order42.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.5450.00%
Shoplifting69.3920.00%
Public order32.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.75-22.22%
Public order56.2666.67%
Shoplifting52.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.24300.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.330.00%
Shoplifting78.05-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour43.13300.00%
Public order31.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.34-50.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.690.00%
Shoplifting138.050.00%
Public order55.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.240.00%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
July 202421
June 202421
May 202415
April 202424
March 202424
February 202422
January 202426
December 202321
November 202314
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX4 4LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Morrell Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Sandford Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Other crime1
  • 4. Wynbush Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Medhurst Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mogridge Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Williamson Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Thames View Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Constance Norman Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Thomson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kempson Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lanham Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Mandelbrote Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Buckler Place
    Total1
    Other theft1