STERLING ROAD, OX5 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2DT

STERLING ROAD, OX5 2DT, Cherwell has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2DT, encompassing approximately 3401 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

OX5 2DT 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
  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 2

STERLING ROAD, OX5 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.2320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.47200.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Public order10.88-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.29-16.67%
Public order41.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.700.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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 offences32.650.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.65-50.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting159.70650.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.41100.00%
Public order41.760.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 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 offences33.82-57.14%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting20.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.880.00%
Shoplifting62.06100.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.530.00%
Shoplifting32.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-20.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
February 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 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
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX5 2DT 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. Churchill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. White Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Johns Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Home Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Sterling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. A4260
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. School Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sterling Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Deaufort Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Foxdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Heyford Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Rookery
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1