MORTON AVENUE, OX5 1BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 1BX

MORTON AVENUE, OX5 1BX, Cherwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population. This OX5 1BX 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 1BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 1BX, encompassing approximately 2998 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 1BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lock Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

MORTON AVENUE, OX5 1BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.34250.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences62.67-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson12.00-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.34120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.67300.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.67400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34-14.29%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3416.67%
Drugs22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.67-33.33%
Other theft12.000.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0080.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-33.33%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

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 offences65.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lock Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hawthorn Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Azalea Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hardwick Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bowerman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1