Crime Rate in Marston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marston

The total recorded crimes in Marston, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marston crime rate of 6.26 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 Marston, encompassing approximately 7,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Marston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boults Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Arlington Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Marston?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Marston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 408 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marston recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Marston had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 423 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marston recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marston has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 6.26 ranking 14th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Marston crimes were 408. The crime rate of Marston in 2024 was 51.04 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marston were around 423 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.92 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marston)CrimesRank (Marston)CrimesRank (Marston)
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
Churchill38 18771 12733 10
Hinksey Park59 13586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst49 15576 15552 14
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

Marston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 20248
September 202416
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Marston in May 2025

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

1. Boults Lane (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Arlington Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
4. Raymund Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nicholas Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Heather Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oxford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Fairfax Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Croft Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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