MORTON CLOSE, OX5 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 1BU

MORTON CLOSE, OX5 1BU, Cherwell has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population. This OX5 1BU 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 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 1BU, encompassing approximately 3419 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 1BU 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

MORTON CLOSE, OX5 1BU 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 offences43.51100.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.68-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.05300.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%

In June 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 offences126.73200.00%
Public order43.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
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 behaviour43.2233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-50.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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 offences73.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05200.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.63-16.67%
Shoplifting11.460.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
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 offences62.34-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.800.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX5 1BU 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