Crime Rate in Carfax & Jericho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carfax & Jericho

The total recorded crimes in Carfax & Jericho, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carfax & Jericho crime rate of 11.34 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (32.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-28.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
Carfax & Jericho Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 25
  • St Ebbes Street with total crimes: 16
  • Cornmarket Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Carfax & Jericho has recorded 245 crimes with crime rate of 11.34 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)
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
Blackbird Leys59 12910 9931 7
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

Carfax & Jericho Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (42 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 202421
October 202437
September 202419
August 202427
July 202427
June 202452
May 202417
April 202430

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 202420
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 293 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202513
January 202520
December 202418
November 202430
October 202423
September 202420
August 202427
July 202432
June 202446
May 202421
April 202419

A total of 849 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202553
January 202561
December 202474
November 2024103
October 202466
September 202451
August 202476
July 202458
June 2024130
May 202460
April 202447

A total of 390 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202526
January 202518
December 202430
November 202433
October 202442
September 202422
August 202436
July 202439
June 202466
May 202423
April 202439

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202428
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202420
August 20248
July 202413
June 202426
May 202421
April 202417

A total of 405 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202524
January 202516
December 202430
November 202440
October 202439
September 202427
August 202422
July 202437
June 202494
May 202418
April 202435

A total of 684 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202566
January 202524
December 202451
November 202461
October 202450
September 202453
August 2024137
July 202432
June 202478
May 202443
April 202442

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Carfax & Jericho in March 2025

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

1. A420 (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. St Ebbes Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Cornmarket Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Queen Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Blomfield Place (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Park End Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Bicycle theft1

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