THE CLOSES, OX5 2DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2DP

THE CLOSES, OX5 2DP, Cherwell has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2DP 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 2DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2DP, encompassing approximately 2782 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX5 2DP area, explore the OX5 2DP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX5 2DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystones Court with total crimes: 5
  • Benmead Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Johns Drive with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSES, OX5 2DP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.44100.00%
Drugs31.440.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-66.67%
Public order10.72-75.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1150.00%
Public order42.16100.00%
Robbery31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.31-20.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 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 offences55.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In April 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 offences33.230.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.59-25.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.42600.00%
Public order55.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.8033.33%
Other theft21.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 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 arson34.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.08-50.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Shoplifting20.72-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4720.00%
Shoplifting52.1666.67%
Other theft31.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences54.67-16.67%
Shoplifting31.80200.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences66.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-20.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
February 20245
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20239

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

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

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 202414
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greystones Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Benmead Road
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Johns Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mill Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Home Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Sterling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. A4260
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. School Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sterling Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Deaufort Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Franklin Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Foxdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Lambs Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Heyford Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1