Crime Rate in Blackbird Leys: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackbird Leys

The total recorded crimes in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackbird Leys crime rate of 4.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Blackbird Leys Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bobby Fryer Close with total crimes: 10
  • Ambassador Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Pegasus Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Oxford.

    • 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 areas in the Oxford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Blackbird Leys has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackbird Leys)CrimesRank (Blackbird Leys)CrimesRank (Blackbird Leys)
Carfax & Jericho251 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas155 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley112 41,370 31,246 3
Headington115 31,098 61,100 5
St Clement's78 81,107 51,235 4
Littlemore99 51,275 41,093 6
Lye Valley95 6634 13645 13
Rose Hill & Iffley57 141,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook61 12896 10847 8
Donnington78 9914 8719 11
St Mary's60 13823 11777 9
Churchill67 11771 12733 10
Hinksey Park68 10586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst56 15576 15552 14
Barton & Sandhills37 16520 16474 16
Marston34 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead32 18443 17379 18
Wolvercote28 21439 18358 19
Temple Cowley30 19366 20262 22
Headington Hill & Northway26 22332 23317 20
Walton Manor30 20339 22198 23
Summertown16 23358 21269 21

Blackbird Leys 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 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202512
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202520
May 202522
April 202524
March 202522
February 202529
January 202525
December 202429
November 202425
October 202435
September 202427
August 202420

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20252
March 202510
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

High Crime Locations Blackbird Leys in July 2025

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

1. Bobby Fryer Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ambassador Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Pegasus Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Erica Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Druce Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Hornbeam Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tucker Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Sundew Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Angelica Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
10. Flaxfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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