Crime Rate in Carfax & Jericho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carfax & Jericho

The total recorded crimes in Carfax & Jericho, Oxford, UK in February 2026 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carfax & Jericho crime rate of 10.69 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
Carfax & Jericho Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 26
  • A420 with total crimes: 22
  • Shoe Lane with total crimes: 20

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)CrimesRank (Carfax & Jericho)
Osney & St ThomasNA NA1,865 21,630 2
CowleyNA NA1,370 31,246 3
St Clement'sNA NA1,107 51,235 4
LittlemoreNA NA1,275 41,093 6
HeadingtonNA NA1,098 61,100 5
Blackbird LeysNA NA910 9931 7
Rose Hill & IffleyNA NA1,023 7648 12
Northfield BrookNA NA896 10847 8
DonningtonNA NA914 8719 11
St Mary'sNA NA823 11777 9
ChurchillNA NA771 12733 10
Lye ValleyNA NA634 13645 13
Quarry & RisinghurstNA NA576 15552 14
Hinksey ParkNA NA586 14502 15
Barton & SandhillsNA NA520 16474 16
MarstonNA NA408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & SunnymeadNA NA443 17379 18
WolvercoteNA NA439 18358 19
Headington Hill & NorthwayNA NA332 23317 20
Temple CowleyNA NA366 20262 22
SummertownNA NA358 21269 21
Walton ManorNA NA339 22198 23

Carfax & Jericho Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 806 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202682
January 202652
December 202550
November 202564
October 202561
September 202564
August 202573
July 202557
June 202565
May 202567
April 202548
March 202570
February 202553

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202615
December 202510
November 202512
October 202516
September 202519
August 202517
July 202520
June 202512
May 202513
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259

A total of 301 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202623
December 202522
November 202531
October 202534
September 202527
August 202521
July 202530
June 202518
May 202513
April 202514
March 202523
February 202524

A total of 254 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202617
December 20258
November 202526
October 202523
September 202523
August 202527
July 202524
June 202522
May 202519
April 202519
March 202519
February 202514

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202621
December 202517
November 202528
October 202526
September 202515
August 202521
July 202524
June 202522
May 202525
April 202517
March 202524
February 202513

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202617
December 202510
November 20258
October 202511
September 202511
August 202512
July 20256
June 20253
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202611
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 501 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202620
December 202531
November 202540
October 202537
September 202539
August 202545
July 202528
June 202535
May 202531
April 202551
March 202547
February 202566

A total of 234 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 20265
December 202519
November 202515
October 202522
September 202516
August 202515
July 202546
June 202518
May 20259
April 202511
March 202516
February 202526

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20255
November 20259
October 20257
September 202510
August 20251
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20258
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254

High Crime Locations Carfax & Jericho in February 2026

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting9
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
2. A420 (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Theft from the person3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. St Ebbes Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cornmarket Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Ship Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. Magdalen Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Park End Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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