THE MOORS, OX5 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2AQ

THE MOORS, OX5 2AQ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2AQ, encompassing approximately 2050 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benmead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Home Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Closes with total crimes: 2

THE MOORS, OX5 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.310.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.9033.33%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36200.00%
Burglary22.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.98-75.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8860.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.900.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.41400.00%
Other crime22.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.800.00%
Public order24.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In January 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 offences44.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences56.83150.00%
Shoplifting42.4433.33%
Other theft21.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-60.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.340.00%
Public order22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.440.00%
Shoplifting22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX5 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Benmead Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Home Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. The Moorlands
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marlborough Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Deaufort Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Foxdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lambs Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lee Close
    Total1
    Drugs1