Crime Rate in St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in St Mary's, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.19 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 Mary's, encompassing approximately 354,267 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Street with total crimes: 8
  • Moberly Close with total crimes: 8
  • Cowley Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Mary's?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, St Mary's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 823 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, St Mary's had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 777 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, St Mary's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Mary's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Mary's has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total St Mary's crimes were 823. The crime rate of St Mary's in 2024 was 0.36 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mary's were around 777 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary'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
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
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 Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 202414
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202418
August 20242
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202513
February 202513
January 202520
December 202416
November 202424
October 202424
September 202423
August 202419
July 202421
June 202446
May 202427

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 202413
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 202415

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Mary's in May 2025

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

1. Green Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Moberly Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Cowley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Leon Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bramwell Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
8. Magdalen Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Denmark Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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