OX1 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 1JG

OX1 1JG, Oxford has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.08 per 1,000 population. This OX1 1JG 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 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 1JG, encompassing approximately 4387 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-34.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)

OX1 1JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 16

OX1 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4843.08-34.25%
Shoplifting3710.9415.62%
Other theft218.4316.67%
Bicycle theft154.7950.00%
Public order153.42-6.25%
Theft from the person113.42-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour102.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.28200.00%
Burglary72.05250.00%
Drugs71.600.00%
Robbery51.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7344.9078.05%
Shoplifting3216.64-31.91%
Other theft187.29-33.33%
Public order164.10-33.33%
Theft from the person163.65-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour143.65133.33%
Bicycle theft103.19-41.18%
Drugs72.280.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.68-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Burglary20.68-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4750.1411.90%
Violence and sexual offences4110.71-12.77%
Theft from the person299.34107.14%
Other theft276.613.85%
Public order246.1571.43%
Bicycle theft175.47-10.53%
Burglary83.8714.29%
Drugs71.82-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.1450.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4744.67-2.08%
Shoplifting4210.71-37.31%
Other theft269.5730.00%
Bicycle theft195.9335.71%
Theft from the person144.3327.27%
Public order143.19-22.22%
Drugs93.1928.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-53.33%
Burglary71.6040.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6748.5567.50%
Violence and sexual offences4815.276.67%
Other theft2010.94-25.93%
Public order184.56-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.1066.67%
Bicycle theft143.42-33.33%
Theft from the person113.19-26.67%
Drugs72.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.60-25.00%
Burglary51.3766.67%
Robbery11.14-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4545.13-28.57%
Shoplifting4010.26-14.89%
Other theft279.12-15.62%
Bicycle theft216.15-4.55%
Public order204.7942.86%
Theft from the person154.56-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour93.4212.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.050.00%
Robbery41.82300.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Drugs30.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6351.2840.00%
Shoplifting4714.3646.88%
Other theft3210.7177.78%
Bicycle theft227.29100.00%
Theft from the person195.0135.71%
Public order144.33-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.19-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.82300.00%
Drugs61.82-25.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4537.83-22.41%
Shoplifting3210.2618.52%
Other theft187.29-10.00%
Public order184.10-5.26%
Theft from the person144.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft113.19-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.5112.50%
Drugs82.050.00%
Burglary41.8233.33%
Robbery20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5842.39-12.12%
Shoplifting2713.22-3.57%
Theft from the person216.1550.00%
Other theft204.790.00%
Public order194.56111.11%
Bicycle theft134.3344.44%
Drugs82.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.82-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.82-50.00%
Burglary31.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6644.2217.86%
Shoplifting2815.0412.00%
Other theft206.38-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour144.56-26.32%
Theft from the person143.19-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.1922.22%
Bicycle theft92.51-25.00%
Public order92.05-40.00%
Drugs82.0533.33%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Burglary40.910.00%
Robbery30.910.00%
Possession of weapons30.6850.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5644.22-1.75%
Shoplifting2512.7625.00%
Other theft215.70-32.26%
Theft from the person204.7942.86%
Anti-social behaviour194.56137.50%
Public order154.33-11.76%
Bicycle theft123.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.73125.00%
Drugs62.05-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Burglary40.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5743.300.00%
Other theft3112.990.00%
Bicycle theft247.070.00%
Shoplifting205.470.00%
Public order174.560.00%
Theft from the person143.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.190.00%
Drugs71.820.00%
Burglary51.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202473
July 202441
June 202447
May 202448
April 202445
March 202463
February 202445
January 202458
December 202366
November 202356
October 202357

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 187 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202417
June 202419
May 202414
April 202421
March 202422
February 202411
January 202413
December 20239
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202424
June 202414
May 202418
April 202420
March 202414
February 202418
January 202419
December 20239
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202432
July 202447
June 202442
May 202467
April 202440
March 202447
February 202432
January 202427
December 202328
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 281 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202427
June 202426
May 202420
April 202427
March 202432
February 202418
January 202420
December 202320
November 202321
October 202331

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 20247
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 202314
November 202319
October 20238

A total of 198 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202429
June 202414
May 202411
April 202415
March 202419
February 202414
January 202421
December 202314
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 1JG 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. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting15
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. St Ebbes Street
    Total9
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Norfolk Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Speedwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Pike Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Becket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Arthur Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 24. Blackfriars Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Oxford
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Woodbine Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Hamel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1