TOWN GREEN, OX5 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2EJ

TOWN GREEN, OX5 2EJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2EJ, encompassing approximately 2132 residents.

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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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Johns Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 2
  • Home Close with total crimes: 2

TOWN GREEN, OX5 2EJ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.63100.00%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.22200.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.410.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 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
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Johns Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Mill Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Home Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Sterling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. School Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Sterling Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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