OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 1AB

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1AB, Cherwell has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This OX5 1AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX5 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 4.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX5 1AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 1AB, encompassing approximately 3686 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

OX5 1AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystones Court with total crimes: 5
  • Benmead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36150.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.15-50.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.32-14.29%
Public order43.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Robbery30.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.87100.00%
Public order43.800.00%
Vehicle crime31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-50.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.90200.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.630.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.50650.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.63100.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0933.33%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.70-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.970.00%
Shoplifting62.17100.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.80-42.86%
Shoplifting32.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
February 20244

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 202415
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX5 1AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greystones Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Benmead Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. White Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Home Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Hardwick Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sterling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. A4260
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sterling Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Heyford Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Rookery
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Phelps
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Rutters Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Bowerman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Belgrove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1