WATERMEAD, OX5 2XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX5 2XJ

WATERMEAD, OX5 2XJ, Cherwell has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.12 per 1,000 population. This OX5 2XJ 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 2XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX5 2XJ, encompassing approximately 1414 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

OX5 2XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watermead with total crimes: 1
  • Waverley Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Cherwell Avenue with total crimes: 1

WATERMEAD, OX5 2XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41100.00%
Public order11.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.66-33.33%
Public order21.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.5450.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.540.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.240.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.49150.00%
Other theft33.5450.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.95-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.9533.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.83100.00%
Burglary11.410.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.360.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
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
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Watermead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Waverley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cherwell Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1