Crime Rate in St Clement's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Clement's

The total recorded crimes in St Clement's, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Clement's crime rate of 2.24 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 St Clement's, encompassing approximately 32,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Clement's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avenue Lane with total crimes: 8
  • The Plain with total crimes: 7
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Clement's?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, St Clement's reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 1,107 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Clement's witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, St Clement's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 1,235 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Clement's witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, St Clement's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Clement's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Clement's has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total St Clement's crimes were 1,107. The crime rate of St Clement's in 2024 was 33.93 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Clement's were around 1,235 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.86 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Clement's)CrimesRank (St Clement's)CrimesRank (St Clement's)
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
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

St Clement's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 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 (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 202414
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 202414

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202524
March 202520
February 202526
January 202521
December 202411
November 202441
October 202424
September 202429
August 202418
July 202422
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202517
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 202415
September 202422
August 202415
July 202410
June 202418
May 202410

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 202416
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202415
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 202412
June 20244
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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Clement's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Clement's postcode area is presented below.

1. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. The Plain (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Rectory Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. York Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Hill Top Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Collins Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cross Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Ablett Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Bath Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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