Crime Rate in Lye Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lye Valley

The total recorded crimes in Lye Valley, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lye Valley crime rate of 2.46 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 Lye Valley, encompassing approximately 19,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lye Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Hundred Acres Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lye Valley with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lye Valley?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Lye Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 634 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lye Valley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lye Valley had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 645 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lye Valley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lye Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lye Valley has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Lye Valley crimes were 634. The crime rate of Lye Valley in 2024 was 33.22 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lye Valley were around 645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.79 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)
Carfax & Jericho245 13,530 12,725 1
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
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

Lye Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202520
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 202417
August 202416
July 202415
June 202430
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lye Valley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Vehicle crime1
2. Hundred Acres Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lye Valley (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burbush Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Oliver Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lambton Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ivy Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alec Issigonis Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burton Place (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1

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