OX1 1EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 1EH

OX1 1EH, Oxford has recorded a total of 277 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.37 per 1,000 population. This OX1 1EH 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 1EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 1EH, encompassing approximately 5611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (-55.19% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-38.61% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)

OX1 1EH 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 1EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6949.37-55.19%
Violence and sexual offences6212.30-38.61%
Public order2611.05-18.75%
Other theft264.63-7.14%
Theft from the person204.63-31.03%
Bicycle theft183.5612.50%
Criminal damage and arson133.2144.44%
Anti-social behaviour132.32-13.33%
Drugs112.32-31.25%
Burglary61.96-25.00%
Robbery61.07500.00%
Other crime31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15474.50136.92%
Violence and sexual offences10127.4562.90%
Public order3218.00-11.11%
Theft from the person295.70-30.95%
Other theft285.17-33.33%
Drugs164.99220.00%
Bicycle theft162.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6728.57%
Burglary81.600.00%
Other crime41.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.71-75.00%
Robbery10.18-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6556.6712.07%
Violence and sexual offences6211.58-8.82%
Other theft4211.05-2.33%
Theft from the person427.4955.56%
Public order367.4956.52%
Bicycle theft206.42-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour103.56-37.50%
Burglary81.78-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-12.50%
Other crime61.25200.00%
Vehicle crime61.0750.00%
Robbery51.07150.00%
Drugs50.89-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.89-20.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6854.89-8.11%
Shoplifting5812.12-40.21%
Other theft4310.34104.76%
Bicycle theft287.66300.00%
Theft from the person274.9950.00%
Public order234.814.55%
Anti-social behaviour164.10-23.81%
Burglary152.85114.29%
Drugs92.67-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.60-20.00%
Possession of weapons51.430.00%
Vehicle crime40.89100.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Robbery20.36100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9751.8646.97%
Violence and sexual offences7417.2919.35%
Public order2213.19-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour213.9250.00%
Other theft213.74-8.70%
Theft from the person183.74-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson103.2125.00%
Drugs101.7842.86%
Burglary71.7816.67%
Bicycle theft71.25-73.08%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6647.2310.00%
Violence and sexual offences6211.76-37.37%
Bicycle theft2611.0523.81%
Public order234.6353.33%
Other theft234.10-32.35%
Theft from the person234.10-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour144.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.50-33.33%
Drugs71.43-22.22%
Burglary61.25200.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9953.1154.69%
Shoplifting6017.645.26%
Other theft3410.6921.43%
Theft from the person266.068.33%
Bicycle theft214.6375.00%
Public order153.74-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson122.6750.00%
Drugs92.14-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour81.60100.00%
Possession of weapons31.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.53200.00%
Other crime30.5350.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Burglary20.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6443.49-31.18%
Shoplifting5711.4139.02%
Other theft2810.1640.00%
Theft from the person244.990.00%
Public order234.28-4.17%
Bicycle theft124.10-14.29%
Drugs112.1410.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.96-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-42.86%
Burglary40.710.00%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Robbery30.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9345.092.20%
Shoplifting4116.57-19.61%
Public order247.3133.33%
Theft from the person244.28-14.29%
Other theft204.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft143.5675.00%
Drugs102.5042.86%
Criminal damage and arson91.78-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour71.60-56.25%
Burglary41.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other crime20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9151.33-12.50%
Shoplifting5116.22-34.62%
Other theft309.09-11.76%
Theft from the person285.35-9.68%
Public order184.99-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.2123.08%
Anti-social behaviour162.85-38.46%
Bicycle theft82.85-57.89%
Drugs71.43-12.50%
Robbery61.25500.00%
Other crime51.07150.00%
Burglary50.8925.00%
Possession of weapons40.8933.33%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10462.9138.67%
Shoplifting7818.5347.17%
Other theft3413.90-22.73%
Theft from the person316.0655.00%
Anti-social behaviour265.52116.67%
Public order254.630.00%
Bicycle theft194.46-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson133.3944.44%
Drugs82.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.43-28.57%
Burglary40.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.71200.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7551.510.00%
Shoplifting5313.370.00%
Other theft449.450.00%
Bicycle theft277.840.00%
Public order254.810.00%
Theft from the person204.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.560.00%
Drugs102.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.780.00%
Vehicle crime71.600.00%
Burglary61.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 955 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 2024101
July 202462
June 202468
May 202474
April 202462
March 202499
February 202464
January 202493
December 202391
November 2023104
October 202375

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202415
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 216 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202420
June 202428
May 20247
April 202426
March 202421
February 202412
January 202414
December 20238
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202316
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202432
July 202436
June 202423
May 202422
April 202423
March 202415
February 202423
January 202424
December 202318
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 20249
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 373 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 202442
June 202443
May 202421
April 202423
March 202434
February 202428
January 202420
December 202330
November 202334
October 202344

A total of 849 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
August 2024154
July 202465
June 202458
May 202497
April 202466
March 202460
February 202457
January 202441
December 202351
November 202378
October 202353

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 312 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202442
June 202427
May 202418
April 202423
March 202426
February 202424
January 202424
December 202328
November 202331
October 202320

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 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202410
June 202416
May 202421
April 202414
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 202316
November 202326
October 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 1EH 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. Nightclub
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 6. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Speedwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 18. Clark'S Row
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Pike Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Floyds Row
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Pembroke Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Becket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1