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 July 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Osney & St Thomas crime rate of 12.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Osney & St Thomas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 35
  • Luther Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Osney & St Thomas has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 12.82 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Osney & St Thomas)CrimesRank (Osney & St Thomas)CrimesRank (Osney & St Thomas)
Carfax & Jericho251 13,530 12,725 1
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
Churchill67 11771 12733 10
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

Osney & St Thomas 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 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 20259
April 202520
March 202513
February 202514
January 20256
December 202416
November 202417
October 202424
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202546
May 202540
April 202553
March 202541
February 202534
January 202542
December 202436
November 202456
October 202441
September 202425
August 202446

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 202412

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 202414
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20253
April 20251
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 202411
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202532
May 202532
April 202524
March 202525
February 202531
January 202535
December 202419
November 202426
October 202445
September 202424
August 202431

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Osney & St Thomas in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
Other crime2
Public order1
2. Luther Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
5. Paradise Square (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Botley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft3
Public order1

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