BRIAR CLOSE, OX5 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2DD

BRIAR CLOSE, OX5 2DD, Cherwell has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2DD, encompassing approximately 1142 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 2DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Marlborough Close with total crimes: 2
  • Flatford Place with total crimes: 1

BRIAR CLOSE, OX5 2DD 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 Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.88-44.44%
Public order14.380.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences910.50350.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.25-33.33%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.63-80.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.6366.67%
Burglary24.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Other theft10.88-75.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft49.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.50-57.14%
Other crime22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6375.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.13100.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.750.00%
Vehicle crime33.50200.00%
Other crime12.630.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.500.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.63100.00%
Shoplifting11.750.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.13400.00%
Public order14.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.380.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Marlborough Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Flatford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lakesmere Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bankside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Briar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lee Close
    Total1
    Drugs1