SOUTH CLOSE, OX5 1DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 1DF

SOUTH CLOSE, OX5 1DF, Cherwell has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This OX5 1DF 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 1DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 1DF, encompassing approximately 1213 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 1DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Croxford Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Azalea Avenue with total crimes: 1

SOUTH CLOSE, OX5 1DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.77-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-60.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.89-16.67%
Shoplifting44.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3620.00%
Shoplifting64.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.950.00%
Public order11.65-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.6612.50%
Violence and sexual offences57.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.12100.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.8414.29%
Violence and sexual offences56.59-16.67%
Public order24.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.49133.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.77500.00%
Vehicle crime24.95100.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.9550.00%
Other theft12.47-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.4250.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Shoplifting21.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs37.420.00%
Shoplifting32.47-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft13.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5966.67%
Shoplifting34.12-57.14%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.54-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences35.77-66.67%
Other theft22.470.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.960.00%
Shoplifting87.420.00%
Other theft26.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Croxford Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Azalea Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1