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

Overview of Crime in OX5 2PD

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2PD, Cherwell has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2PD 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 2PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2PD, encompassing approximately 1680 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 2PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Lock Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Croxford Gardens with total crimes: 2

OXFORD ROAD, OX5 2PD 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 offences46.55-50.00%
Shoplifting32.38-25.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.71-11.11%
Shoplifting44.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.5012.50%
Shoplifting65.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.570.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.4712.50%
Violence and sexual offences85.3614.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.76100.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.5014.29%
Violence and sexual offences74.7616.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.170.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.90133.33%
Violence and sexual offences64.1750.00%
Other crime23.570.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 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 offences45.95-20.00%
Shoplifting32.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1466.67%
Other theft22.980.00%
Shoplifting21.19-33.33%
Drugs11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.55-50.00%
Shoplifting31.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.740.00%
Shoplifting63.57100.00%
Bicycle theft13.570.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences65.360.00%
Shoplifting33.57-57.14%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.90-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences64.17-40.00%
Other theft23.570.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.070.00%
Shoplifting85.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.760.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20242

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 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
September 20238

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lock Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Croxford Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Azalea Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1