OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2BS

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2BS, Cherwell has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2BS, encompassing approximately 3438 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

OX5 2BS 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
  • St Johns Drive with total crimes: 2

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Public order31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.87-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.36-22.22%
Public order32.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1150.00%
Public order42.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.3350.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.58-66.67%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.02650.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75200.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.36-33.33%
Shoplifting21.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.750.00%
Other theft41.750.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.20-40.00%
Shoplifting31.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 202415
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. White Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Johns Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Home Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Hardwick Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sterling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. A4260
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. School Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sterling Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Heyford Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bowerman Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Belgrove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1