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

Overview of Crime in OX5 1BL

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1BL, Cherwell has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.48 per 1,000 population. This OX5 1BL 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 1BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 1BL, encompassing approximately 3447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 1BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2
  • White Way with total crimes: 2
  • Hardwick Avenue with total crimes: 1

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 1BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.48300.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-88.89%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.61300.00%
Public order31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.09233.33%
Public order42.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.4833.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8050.00%
Shoplifting51.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In January 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 offences43.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.19-50.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. White Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hardwick Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sterling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. A4260
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sterling Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bowerman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Belgrove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1