Crime Rate in Quarry & Risinghurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Quarry & Risinghurst

The total recorded crimes in Quarry & Risinghurst, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quarry & Risinghurst crime rate of 2.80 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 Quarry & Risinghurst, encompassing approximately 17,520 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Quarry & Risinghurst Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stile Road with total crimes: 21
  • Burrows Close with total crimes: 3
  • Holyoake Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Quarry & Risinghurst?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Quarry & Risinghurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 576 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Quarry & Risinghurst recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Quarry & Risinghurst had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 552 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Quarry & Risinghurst recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Quarry & Risinghurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Quarry & Risinghurst has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Quarry & Risinghurst crimes were 576. The crime rate of Quarry & Risinghurst in 2024 was 32.88 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Quarry & Risinghurst were around 552 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.51 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Quarry & Risinghurst)CrimesRank (Quarry & Risinghurst)CrimesRank (Quarry & Risinghurst)
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
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

Quarry & Risinghurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202529
February 202519
January 202516
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 202415
August 202422
July 202427
June 202440
May 202411

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202517
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 202413
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202513
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Quarry & Risinghurst in May 2025

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

1. Stile Road (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Burrows Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Holyoake Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. William Kimber Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Pitts Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bushnell Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Roundway (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Margaret Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.