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 July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Clement's crime rate of 2.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
St Clement's Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Plain with total crimes: 12
  • Hill Top Road with total crimes: 11
  • Avenue Lane 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 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 July 2025 the St Clement's has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.39 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Clement's)CrimesRank (St Clement's)CrimesRank (St Clement'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
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
St Mary's60 13823 11777 9
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 Clement'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 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202527
April 202524
March 202520
February 202526
January 202521
December 202411
November 202441
October 202424
September 202429
August 202418

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20254
April 20257
March 202517
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 202415
September 202422
August 202415

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 202415
August 20247

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 202414
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 6 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

High Crime Locations St Clement's in July 2025

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

1. The Plain (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Hill Top Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Avenue Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Collins Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tyndale Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Alma Place (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Jeune Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
9. Bath Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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