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 March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Clement's crime rate of 1.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
St Clement's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avenue Lane with total crimes: 17
  • The Plain with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Clement's has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)
Carfax & Jericho245 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas137 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley105 31,370 31,246 3
Littlemore103 41,275 41,093 6
Headington100 51,098 61,100 5
Donnington95 6914 8719 11
Blackbird Leys59 12910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley76 71,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook53 13896 10847 8
Hinksey Park73 8586 14502 15
St Mary's53 14823 11777 9
Quarry & Risinghurst65 9576 15552 14
Churchill60 11771 12733 10
Lye Valley47 15634 13645 13
Barton & Sandhills42 16520 16474 16
Marston32 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead27 19443 17379 18
Wolvercote25 22439 18358 19
Summertown29 18358 21269 21
Headington Hill & Northway26 20332 23317 20
Temple Cowley20 23366 20262 22
Walton Manor26 21339 22198 23

St Clement's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 202412
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 202415
September 202422
August 202415
July 202410
June 202418
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 202414
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations St Clement's in March 2025

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

1. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Plain (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Bath Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Bartlemas Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Collins Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. York Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Alma Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Union Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hill Top Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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