Crime Rate in Lye Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lye Valley

The total recorded crimes in Lye Valley, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lye Valley crime rate of 3.46 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Lye Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Peat Moors with total crimes: 5
  • Lye Valley with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Oxford.

    • 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 areas in the Oxford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Lye Valley has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lye Valley)CrimesRank (Lye Valley)CrimesRank (Lye Valley)
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
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

Lye Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 20259
February 202520
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 202417
August 202416
July 202415
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
June 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Lye Valley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Burglary1
2. Peat Moors (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
3. Lye Valley (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
4. The Slade (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Fern Hill Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burbush Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
7. Normandy Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hundred Acres Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cinnaminta Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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