Crime Rate in Carfax & Jericho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carfax & Jericho

The total recorded crimes in Carfax & Jericho, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 251 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carfax & Jericho crime rate of 11.62 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 Carfax & Jericho, encompassing approximately 21,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-12.31% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (46) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)
Carfax & Jericho Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 18
  • A420 with total crimes: 17
  • Shoe Lane with total crimes: 15

How safe is Carfax & Jericho?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Carfax & Jericho reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 3,530 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Carfax & Jericho witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Carfax & Jericho experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 2,725 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Carfax & Jericho witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Carfax & Jericho Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Carfax & Jericho has recorded 251 crimes with crime rate of 11.62 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Carfax & Jericho crimes were 3,530. The crime rate of Carfax & Jericho in 2024 was 163.41 (year) or 13.62 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carfax & Jericho were around 2,725 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.14 (year) or 10.51 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)
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
Blackbird Leys79 7910 9931 7
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

Carfax & Jericho 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 57 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (137 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202519
April 202519
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 202421
October 202437
September 202419
August 202427

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 296 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202518
May 202513
April 202514
March 202523
February 202524
January 202516
December 202430
November 202440
October 202439
September 202427
August 202422

A total of 791 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202565
May 202567
April 202548
March 202570
February 202553
January 202561
December 202474
November 2024103
October 202466
September 202451
August 202476

A total of 263 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202525
April 202517
March 202524
February 202513
January 202520
December 202418
November 202430
October 202423
September 202420
August 202427

A total of 307 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202518
May 20259
April 202511
March 202516
February 202526
January 202518
December 202430
November 202433
October 202442
September 202422
August 202436

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202420
August 20248

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 634 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202535
May 202531
April 202551
March 202547
February 202566
January 202524
December 202451
November 202461
October 202450
September 202453
August 2024137

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 202512
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
August 20244

High Crime Locations Carfax & Jericho in July 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. A420 (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Cornmarket Street (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total9
Theft from the person8
Other theft1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Magdalen Street (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person5
Bicycle theft3
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1

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