Crime Rate in Churchill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churchill

The total recorded crimes in Churchill, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churchill crime rate of 0.97 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 Churchill, encompassing approximately 39,063 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Churchill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Wood Farm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Palmer Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Churchill?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Churchill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 771 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Churchill had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 733 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Churchill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Churchill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Churchill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Churchill has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 1.25 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Churchill crimes were 771. The crime rate of Churchill in 2024 was 19.74 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Churchill were around 733 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.76 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Churchill)CrimesRank (Churchill)CrimesRank (Churchill)
Carfax & Jericho204 13,530 12,725 1
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
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

Churchill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202528
March 202524
February 202514
January 202520
December 202424
November 202421
October 202420
September 202417
August 202414
July 202420
June 202442
May 202432

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 202510
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Churchill in May 2025

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

1. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total10
Other crime3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wood Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Palmer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Godfrey Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Warren Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Grays Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Harcourt Terrace (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Territorial Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. David Steel Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Three Fields Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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