Crime Rate in Blackbird Leys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackbird Leys

The total recorded crimes in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackbird Leys crime rate of 3.03 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 Blackbird Leys, encompassing approximately 19,500 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Blackbird Leys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ambassador Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Erica Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sawpit Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blackbird Leys?

To understand the safety of Blackbird Leys, we need to analyze Blackbird Leys crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Blackbird Leys reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 910 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackbird Leys witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackbird Leys experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 931 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blackbird Leys witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Blackbird Leys has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blackbird Leys Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blackbird Leys has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Blackbird Leys crimes were 910. The crime rate of Blackbird Leys in 2024 was 46.66 (year) or 3.89 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackbird Leys were around 931 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.74 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)
Carfax & Jericho245 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas137 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley105 31,370 31,246 3
St Clement's65 101,107 51,235 4
Littlemore103 41,275 41,093 6
Headington100 51,098 61,100 5
Donnington95 6914 8719 11
Rose Hill & Iffley76 71,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook53 13896 10847 8
Hinksey Park73 8586 14502 15
St Mary's53 14823 11777 9
Quarry & Risinghurst65 9576 15552 14
Churchill60 11771 12733 10
Lye Valley47 15634 13645 13
Barton & Sandhills42 16520 16474 16
Marston32 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead27 19443 17379 18
Wolvercote25 22439 18358 19
Summertown29 18358 21269 21
Headington Hill & Northway26 20332 23317 20
Temple Cowley20 23366 20262 22
Walton Manor26 21339 22198 23

Blackbird Leys Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 336 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202529
January 202525
December 202429
November 202425
October 202435
September 202427
August 202420
July 202419
June 202458
May 202431
April 202416

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

High Crime Locations Blackbird Leys in March 2025

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

1. Ambassador Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Erica Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sawpit Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Field Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Druce Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Comfrey Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Periwinkle Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Samphire Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Angelica Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Flaxfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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