Crime Rate in Churchill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churchill

The total recorded crimes in Churchill, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churchill crime rate of 1.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Churchill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Pether Road with total crimes: 9
  • Harcourt Terrace with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Churchill has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Churchill)CrimesRank (Churchill)CrimesRank (Churchill)
Carfax & Jericho251 13,530 12,725 1
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
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

Churchill 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 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202515
April 202528
March 202524
February 202514
January 202520
December 202424
November 202421
October 202420
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 202510
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Churchill in July 2025

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

1. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total11
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
2. Pether Road (Map)
Total9
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Harcourt Terrace (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Roosevelt Drive (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Demesne Furze (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Long Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. David Steel Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Holland Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Titup Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Bonar Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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