Crime Rate in Oxford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oxford

The total recorded crimes in Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 1,664 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oxford crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Oxford, encompassing approximately 162,040 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (510) incidents (-4.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (206) incidents (0.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (177) incidents (39.37% increase)
Oxford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Stile Road with total crimes: 23

How safe is Oxford?

To understand the safety of Oxford, we need to analyze Oxford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Oxford has recorded 20,583 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 127.02 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 60 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 18,063 crimes with a crime rate of 111.47, ranking it 91 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Oxford reported a higher crime volume than the Oxfordshire average, with 20,583 crimes compared to 12,163. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oxford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxfordshire average, with 18,063 crimes compared to 10,859. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Oxford recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Oxford is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Oxfordshire, Oxford has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Oxford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Carfax & Jericho (251 crimes), and the safest, Summertown (16 crimes), is 235 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Oxford.

Similarly, the area of Oxford Central (361 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to North Central Oxford (14 crimes), with a difference of 347 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Oxford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Carfax & Jericho251
Osney & St Thomas155
Headington115
Cowley112
Littlemore99

Safest Wards:

Temple Cowley30
Walton Manor30
Wolvercote28
Headington Hill & Northway26
Summertown16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Oxford Central361
Littlemore & Rose Hill143
East Central Oxford132
Cowley South & Iffley125
Lye Valley & Cowley East95

Safest Areas:

Iffley Fields50
Summertown37
Marston34
Wolvercote & Cutteslowe31
North Central Oxford14

Oxford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Oxford has recorded 1,664 crimes with crime rate of 10.27 ranking 97th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2024, the total Oxford crimes were 20,583. The crime rate of Oxford in 2024 was 127.02 (year) or 10.59 (month) ranking it 60 danzarous in the UK. Oxford ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oxford were around 18,063 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.47 (year) or 9.29 (month) ranking 91 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Oxfordshire, Oxford ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Oxford

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
South Oxfordshire759 58,975 58,249 5
Vale of White Horse892 49,300 37,938 4
West Oxfordshire607 37,121 47,223 3
Cherwell1,290 214,838 212,824 2

Oxford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 510 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 206 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (532 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (204 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (509 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (188 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (481 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (184 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (492 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (260 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 416 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 239 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (424 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (195 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 437 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 179 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (549 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (205 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (499 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (286 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (444 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (232 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (504 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (320 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1416 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025177
June 2025127
May 2025129
April 2025142
March 2025130
February 202584
January 202560
December 202474
November 2024100
October 2024126
September 2024129
August 2024138

A total of 617 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202538
May 202543
April 202549
March 202556
February 202563
January 202539
December 202445
November 202458
October 202459
September 202464
August 202460

A total of 1124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202598
May 2025115
April 202583
March 2025110
February 202561
January 202568
December 202496
November 202496
October 202491
September 2024100
August 2024106

A total of 751 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202550
May 202560
April 202548
March 202561
February 202564
January 202549
December 202449
November 202468
October 202489
September 202487
August 202481

A total of 279 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202520
April 202522
March 202522
February 202521
January 202523
December 202424
November 202433
October 202423
September 202429
August 202421

A total of 513 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202533
May 202525
April 202522
March 202531
February 202544
January 202537
December 202450
November 202456
October 202463
September 202434
August 202453

A total of 838 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202530
May 202554
April 202568
March 202544
February 202559
January 202584
December 2024120
November 202491
October 202487
September 202470
August 202466

A total of 2698 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 224.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025206
June 2025204
May 2025188
April 2025184
March 2025260
February 2025239
January 2025195
December 2024179
November 2024205
October 2024286
September 2024232
August 2024320

A total of 1430 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025154
June 2025120
May 2025146
April 2025125
March 2025112
February 202597
January 202593
December 202489
November 2024115
October 2024123
September 2024114
August 2024142

A total of 5797 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 483.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 549 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025510
June 2025532
May 2025509
April 2025481
March 2025492
February 2025416
January 2025424
December 2024437
November 2024549
October 2024499
September 2024444
August 2024504

A total of 193 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 20259
April 202512
March 202520
February 202511
January 202518
December 202419
November 202412
October 202419
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 193 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202521
April 202517
March 202515
February 202515
January 202518
December 202411
November 202415
October 202417
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 1544 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025151
June 2025119
May 2025118
April 2025117
March 2025136
February 2025124
January 202596
December 2024125
November 2024156
October 2024157
September 2024117
August 2024128

A total of 1018 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202584
May 202582
April 202571
March 202574
February 202556
January 202550
December 202442
November 202490
October 2024129
September 2024134
August 2024114

High Crime Locations Oxford in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting31
3. Stile Road (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting23
4. Luther Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Queen Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Other theft2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft2

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