DUNSTAN AVENUE, OX7 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX7 5LX

DUNSTAN AVENUE, OX7 5LX, West Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This OX7 5LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX7 postcode area, which has experienced 90 crimes and a crime rate of 3.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX7 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX7 5LX, encompassing approximately 2312 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

OX7 5LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hill Lawn Court with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

DUNSTAN AVENUE, OX7 5LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.51700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-81.82%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.78120.00%
Public order24.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.050.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-83.33%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.65200.00%
Shoplifting52.59-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences52.16-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.81200.00%
Shoplifting93.89350.00%
Vehicle crime23.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Shoplifting21.30-80.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-57.14%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Public order20.86100.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.030.00%
Shoplifting53.03-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.05-12.50%
Shoplifting63.030.00%
Other theft12.59-50.00%

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 offences89.5160.00%
Shoplifting63.460.00%
Public order22.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.4920.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-37.50%
Other theft22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.950.00%
Shoplifting53.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20247
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX7 5LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hill Lawn Court
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Police Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Glovers Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Alexandra Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Goddards Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. New Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Dunstan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Leys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. West Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1