Crime Rate in Carfax & Jericho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carfax & Jericho

The total recorded crimes in Carfax & Jericho, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carfax & Jericho crime rate of 9.44 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (39.58% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-39.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
Carfax & Jericho Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 30
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 21
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 14

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 May 2025 the Carfax & Jericho has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 9.44 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)
Osney & St Thomas136 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley93 41,370 31,246 3
Headington96 31,098 61,100 5
St Clement's73 71,107 51,235 4
Littlemore90 51,275 41,093 6
Blackbird Leys77 6910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley68 81,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook61 11896 10847 8
Donnington60 12914 8719 11
St Mary's66 10823 11777 9
Lye Valley66 9634 13645 13
Churchill38 18771 12733 10
Hinksey Park59 13586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst49 15576 15552 14
Marston50 14408 19423 17
Barton & Sandhills37 19520 16474 16
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead48 16443 17379 18
Walton Manor40 17339 22198 23
Wolvercote30 20439 18358 19
Headington Hill & Northway28 22332 23317 20
Temple Cowley29 21366 20262 22
Summertown21 23358 21269 21

Carfax & Jericho Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202420
August 20248
July 202413

A total of 727 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202548
March 202570
February 202553
January 202561
December 202474
November 2024103
October 202466
September 202451
August 202476
July 202458

A total of 223 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

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

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202517
March 202524
February 202513
January 202520
December 202418
November 202430
October 202423
September 202420
August 202427
July 202432

A total of 603 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202551
March 202547
February 202566
January 202524
December 202451
November 202461
October 202450
September 202453
August 2024137
July 202432

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202523
February 202524
January 202516
December 202430
November 202440
October 202439
September 202427
August 202422
July 202437

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 20244
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 282 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202516
February 202526
January 202518
December 202430
November 202433
October 202442
September 202422
August 202436
July 202439

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242

High Crime Locations Carfax & Jericho in May 2025

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

1. A420 (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order6
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Castle Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. St Ebbes Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Blomfield Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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