OX1 1BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 1BT

OX1 1BT, Oxford has recorded a total of 250 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.22 per 1,000 population. This OX1 1BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX1 postcode area, which has experienced 372 crimes and a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX1 1BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 1BT, encompassing approximately 6216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (-56.41% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-42.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)

OX1 1BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 37
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26

OX1 1BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6840.22-56.41%
Violence and sexual offences5010.94-42.53%
Public order248.04-22.58%
Other theft243.86-17.24%
Theft from the person193.86-44.12%
Bicycle theft183.06-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson112.9057.14%
Anti-social behaviour101.770.00%
Drugs91.61-25.00%
Robbery61.45200.00%
Burglary50.97-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Other crime20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15665.47136.36%
Violence and sexual offences8725.0947.46%
Theft from the person3413.99-33.33%
Public order315.47-13.89%
Other theft294.99-40.82%
Bicycle theft224.660.00%
Drugs123.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.930.00%
Burglary81.61-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.2916.67%
Other crime41.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.64-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.48-50.00%
Robbery20.32-60.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6653.5710.00%
Violence and sexual offences5910.629.26%
Theft from the person519.4975.86%
Other theft498.202.08%
Public order367.8838.46%
Bicycle theft225.79-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.54-44.44%
Burglary91.61-30.77%
Vehicle crime71.45133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.13-25.00%
Other crime60.97200.00%
Robbery50.9766.67%
Possession of weapons40.8033.33%
Drugs30.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6048.42-38.14%
Violence and sexual offences549.65-16.92%
Other theft488.6992.00%
Theft from the person297.7245.00%
Bicycle theft284.66180.00%
Public order264.5030.00%
Anti-social behaviour184.180.00%
Burglary132.9085.71%
Criminal damage and arson82.09-20.00%
Drugs61.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9745.5246.97%
Violence and sexual offences6515.6035.42%
Other theft2510.464.17%
Public order204.02-9.09%
Theft from the person203.22-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour183.2250.00%
Bicycle theft102.90-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.6166.67%
Drugs81.6160.00%
Burglary71.2940.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6641.3411.86%
Violence and sexual offences4810.62-39.24%
Theft from the person357.7212.90%
Bicycle theft285.637.69%
Other theft244.50-27.27%
Public order223.8669.23%
Anti-social behaviour123.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-45.45%
Drugs50.97-16.67%
Burglary50.80150.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Robbery20.32-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7944.7236.21%
Shoplifting5912.713.51%
Other theft339.496.45%
Theft from the person315.3110.71%
Bicycle theft264.99160.00%
Public order134.18-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson112.0983.33%
Drugs61.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.97500.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.48-25.00%
Other crime30.4850.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Burglary20.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5838.61-14.71%
Shoplifting579.3339.02%
Other theft319.1793.75%
Theft from the person284.997.69%
Public order244.5014.29%
Bicycle theft103.86-23.08%
Drugs91.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.45-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.97-20.00%
Burglary40.64100.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6835.23-6.85%
Shoplifting4110.94-14.58%
Theft from the person266.60-13.33%
Public order214.185.00%
Other theft163.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft132.5744.44%
Criminal damage and arson102.09-9.09%
Drugs91.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.45-64.29%
Vehicle crime40.8033.33%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Other crime20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7342.31-24.74%
Shoplifting4811.74-38.46%
Other theft327.72-11.11%
Theft from the person305.150.00%
Public order204.83-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour143.22-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson112.250.00%
Bicycle theft91.77-57.14%
Burglary61.4550.00%
Robbery50.97400.00%
Other crime50.80400.00%
Drugs40.80-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9755.0173.21%
Shoplifting7815.6059.18%
Other theft3612.55-21.74%
Theft from the person305.7920.00%
Public order264.8352.94%
Anti-social behaviour264.18116.67%
Bicycle theft214.18-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.3822.22%
Drugs51.7766.67%
Vehicle crime40.80-42.86%
Burglary40.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.020.00%
Shoplifting499.010.00%
Other theft467.880.00%
Bicycle theft257.400.00%
Theft from the person254.020.00%
Public order174.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.930.00%
Vehicle crime71.450.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202487
July 202459
June 202454
May 202465
April 202448
March 202479
February 202458
January 202468
December 202373
November 202397
October 202356

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 280 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202436
June 202426
May 202420
April 202422
March 202413
February 202424
January 202421
December 202320
November 202326
October 202317

A total of 232 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202422
June 202428
May 202410
April 202428
March 202426
February 202410
January 202413
December 20239
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 393 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
July 202449
June 202448
May 202425
April 202424
March 202433
February 202431
January 202416
December 202332
November 202336
October 202346

A total of 845 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 2024156
July 202466
June 202460
May 202497
April 202466
March 202459
February 202457
January 202441
December 202348
November 202378
October 202349

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202410
June 202418
May 202418
April 202412
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 202314
November 202326
October 202312

A total of 358 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202434
July 202451
June 202429
May 202420
April 202435
March 202431
February 202428
January 202426
December 202330
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 1BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A420
    Total37
    Shoplifting19
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total27
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting15
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 5. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Luther Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 9. St Ebbes Street
    Total9
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Cornmarket Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norfolk Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Speedwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Clark'S Row
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pike Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Shire Lake Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Floyds Row
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Oriel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Pembroke Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Blackfriars Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Butterwyke Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Thames Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1