Crime Rate in Osney & St Thomas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Osney & St Thomas

The total recorded crimes in Osney & St Thomas, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Osney & St Thomas crime rate of 11.25 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 Osney & St Thomas, encompassing approximately 12,089 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-24.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Osney & St Thomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Police Station with total crimes: 21
  • Luther Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Osney & St Thomas?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Osney & St Thomas reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 1,865 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Osney & St Thomas witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Osney & St Thomas experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 1,630 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Osney & St Thomas witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Osney & St Thomas has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Osney & St Thomas Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Osney & St Thomas has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 11.25 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Osney & St Thomas crimes were 1,865. The crime rate of Osney & St Thomas in 2024 was 154.26 (year) or 12.86 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Osney & St Thomas were around 1,630 crimes with yearly crime rate of 134.83 (year) or 11.24 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Osney & St Thomas)CrimesRank (Osney & St Thomas)CrimesRank (Osney & St Thomas)
Carfax & Jericho204 13,530 12,725 1
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
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

Osney & St Thomas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (62 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 202412
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 202416
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 202415
July 202417
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202553
March 202541
February 202534
January 202542
December 202436
November 202456
October 202441
September 202425
August 202446
July 202439
June 202438
May 202439

A total of 124 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245
July 20247
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202520
March 202513
February 202514
January 20256
December 202416
November 202417
October 202424
September 20246
August 202417
July 202418
June 202440
May 202428

A total of 467 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202524
March 202525
February 202531
January 202535
December 202419
November 202426
October 202445
September 202424
August 202431
July 202448
June 202462
May 202465

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20249
July 202419
June 202418
May 20241

High Crime Locations Osney & St Thomas in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Osney & St Thomas postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Luther Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clark'S Row (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
8. Botley Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Butterwyke Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
10. Floyds Row (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1

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