OX1 1HR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 1HR

OX1 1HR, Oxford has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.14 per 1,000 population. This OX1 1HR 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 1HR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 1HR, encompassing approximately 3329 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

OX1 1HR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 27
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 9

OX1 1HR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3435.14-39.29%
Shoplifting1310.2118.18%
Bicycle theft133.9044.44%
Other theft133.90-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour93.90-25.00%
Public order92.70-30.77%
Theft from the person82.70-11.11%
Drugs52.40-16.67%
Burglary51.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5025.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5643.2560.00%
Other theft1716.8213.33%
Public order135.11-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour123.90140.00%
Shoplifting113.6037.50%
Bicycle theft93.30-10.00%
Theft from the person92.70-47.06%
Drugs62.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3538.75-7.89%
Public order1910.51111.11%
Theft from the person175.7170.00%
Other theft155.11-25.00%
Bicycle theft104.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.00100.00%
Shoplifting82.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.4025.00%
Burglary41.50-33.33%
Drugs41.20-50.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3839.05-2.56%
Other theft2011.4125.00%
Shoplifting126.01-42.86%
Bicycle theft123.60-7.69%
Theft from the person103.60100.00%
Public order93.00-30.77%
Drugs82.700.00%
Burglary62.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-71.43%
Possession of weapons41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3941.750.00%
Shoplifting2111.71110.00%
Other theft166.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour144.8175.00%
Public order134.21-23.53%
Bicycle theft133.90-7.14%
Drugs83.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.40-25.00%
Theft from the person51.80-58.33%
Burglary31.5050.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3943.25-17.02%
Other theft2411.714.35%
Public order177.2154.55%
Bicycle theft145.11-17.65%
Theft from the person124.21-7.69%
Shoplifting103.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.40166.67%
Robbery42.40300.00%
Drugs41.20-20.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4742.0534.29%
Other theft2314.1291.67%
Bicycle theft176.9188.89%
Theft from the person135.11116.67%
Public order113.90-26.67%
Shoplifting93.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.70700.00%
Drugs52.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-62.50%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.94-18.60%
Public order1510.5136.36%
Shoplifting124.5171.43%
Other theft123.60-29.41%
Bicycle theft93.6012.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.7060.00%
Drugs72.40-12.50%
Theft from the person62.10-53.85%
Burglary31.8050.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4336.64-12.24%
Other theft1712.9241.67%
Theft from the person135.1185.71%
Public order113.9010.00%
Drugs83.300.00%
Bicycle theft82.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.40-41.67%
Shoplifting72.10-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-28.57%
Burglary21.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4940.856.52%
Anti-social behaviour1214.72-20.00%
Other theft123.600.00%
Shoplifting113.6037.50%
Public order103.30-23.08%
Bicycle theft83.00-11.11%
Drugs82.4060.00%
Theft from the person72.40-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson72.10-12.50%
Burglary42.1033.33%
Robbery31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.352.22%
Theft from the person1713.8270.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.11114.29%
Public order134.51-7.14%
Other theft123.90-36.84%
Bicycle theft93.60-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.70300.00%
Shoplifting82.40-46.67%
Drugs52.40-28.57%
Burglary31.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.250.00%
Bicycle theft2013.520.00%
Other theft196.010.00%
Shoplifting155.710.00%
Public order144.510.00%
Theft from the person104.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.000.00%
Drugs72.100.00%
Burglary42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 202414
April 20248
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 202312
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 202421
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202456
July 202435
June 202438
May 202439
April 202439
March 202447
February 202435
January 202443
December 202349
November 202346
October 202345

A total of 142 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 202413
April 202414
March 202417
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202320

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415
June 202420
May 202416
April 202424
March 202423
February 202412
January 202417
December 202312
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 127 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202417
June 202410
May 20245
April 202412
March 202413
February 20246
January 202413
December 20237
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202419
June 20249
May 202413
April 202417
March 202411
February 202415
January 202411
December 202310
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Norfolk Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Becket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Arthur Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oxford
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Woodbine Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. The Hamel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Worcester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beaumont Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1