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 July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.17 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Moberly Close with total crimes: 6
  • Bramwell Place with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the St Mary's has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 0.00 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)
Carfax & Jericho251 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas155 21,865 21,630 2
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
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

St Mary's 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 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202418
August 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202521
April 202519
March 202513
February 202513
January 202520
December 202416
November 202424
October 202424
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 202413
August 20245

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
October 20242
August 20241

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

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

High Crime Locations St Mary's in July 2025

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

1. Cowley Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
2. Moberly Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Bramwell Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Magdalen Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
6. Denmark Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
8. Bannister Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stockmore Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Bedford Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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