Updated March 20265 areas
Oxfordshire Crime Rankings 2026
South Oxfordshire is the safest area in Oxfordshire with a crime rate of 44.5 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 60.8 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
South Oxfordshire
Safest in Oxfordshire
44.5 per 1k
Oxford
Highest Crime in Oxfordshire
88.7 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
5
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Oxfordshire's average crime rate of 60.8 per 1,000 residents is 20.7 below the UK average of 81.5.
Oxfordshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Oxfordshire | 44.5 | -4.4% |
| 2 | West Oxfordshire | 48.2 | -18.1% |
| 3 | Vale of White Horse | 53.8 | -0.3% |
| 4 | Cherwell | 68.7 | -6.2% |
| 5 | Oxford | 88.7 | -12.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Oxfordshire? expand_more
South Oxfordshire has the lowest crime rate in Oxfordshire at 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Oxfordshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Oxfordshire is 60.8 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Oxfordshire? expand_more
5 of 5 areas in Oxfordshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology