BASSETT WAY, OX5 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2HJ

BASSETT WAY, OX5 2HJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2HJ 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 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2HJ, encompassing approximately 2945 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Way with total crimes: 2
  • St Johns Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 2

BASSETT WAY, OX5 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.4125.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person24.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.75150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7050.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In January 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 offences22.72-60.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.11-16.67%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.04-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.020.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. White Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Johns Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mill Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Closes
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Sterling Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. A4260
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Blenheim Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cherwell Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. School Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sterling Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Franklin Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Foxdown Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1