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 February 2026 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.14 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Street with total crimes: 6
  • Moberly Close with total crimes: 6
  • Theatre/Concert Hall 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)
Carfax & JerichoNA NA3,530 12,725 1
Osney & St ThomasNA NA1,865 21,630 2
CowleyNA NA1,370 31,246 3
St Clement'sNA NA1,107 51,235 4
LittlemoreNA NA1,275 41,093 6
HeadingtonNA NA1,098 61,100 5
Blackbird LeysNA NA910 9931 7
Rose Hill & IffleyNA NA1,023 7648 12
Northfield BrookNA NA896 10847 8
DonningtonNA NA914 8719 11
ChurchillNA NA771 12733 10
Lye ValleyNA NA634 13645 13
Quarry & RisinghurstNA NA576 15552 14
Hinksey ParkNA NA586 14502 15
Barton & SandhillsNA NA520 16474 16
MarstonNA NA408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & SunnymeadNA NA443 17379 18
WolvercoteNA NA439 18358 19
Headington Hill & NorthwayNA NA332 23317 20
Temple CowleyNA NA366 20262 22
SummertownNA NA358 21269 21
Walton ManorNA NA339 22198 23

St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202622
December 202522
November 202520
October 202523
September 202515
August 202525
July 202517
June 202520
May 202521
April 202519
March 202513
February 202513

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20264
December 20259
November 20256
October 20255
September 20254
August 20254
July 202510
June 20256
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20254
November 20257
October 20258
September 20256
August 20258
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20256
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20257
November 20255
October 202510
September 20256
August 20258
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 84 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20258
November 202511
October 20257
September 20258
August 20257
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20259

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20256
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20256
May 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202510
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20253
September 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations St Mary's in February 2026

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

1. Green Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Moberly Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Crown Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Bramwell Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chester Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Henley Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hurst Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Mary'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Denmark Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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