OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2NZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2NZ

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2NZ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2NZ 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 2NZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2NZ, encompassing approximately 2383 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX5 2NZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lock Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 3

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2NZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.4533.33%
Shoplifting31.68-25.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.29-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.230.00%
Shoplifting64.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.7466.67%
Shoplifting94.1912.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.78100.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Public order20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.8114.29%
Violence and sexual offences63.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.520.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.55133.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.94-50.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0350.00%
Shoplifting32.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.030.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Drugs21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.87-50.00%
Shoplifting31.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.71-11.11%
Shoplifting63.36100.00%
Bicycle theft12.520.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.29125.00%
Shoplifting33.78-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.940.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lock Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hawthorn Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Azalea Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1