ST MARYS CLOSE, OX5 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2AY

ST MARYS CLOSE, OX5 2AY, Cherwell has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.27 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2AY, encompassing approximately 1331 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benmead Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Johns Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 2

ST MARYS CLOSE, OX5 2AY 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.27400.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.760.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50100.00%

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 arson24.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs25.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-33.33%

In December 2023, 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 offences34.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.25-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

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.

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September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

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September 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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September 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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.

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September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

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

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September 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
March 20242
November 20232

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

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February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Benmead Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. St Johns Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mill Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Home Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. The Moorlands
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. School Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Deaufort Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Franklin Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Foxdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lambs Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1