OX1 1JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 1JQ

OX1 1JQ, Oxford has recorded a total of 144 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.11 per 1,000 population. This OX1 1JQ 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 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 1JQ, encompassing approximately 4101 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-40.98% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)

OX1 1JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15

OX1 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3635.11-40.98%
Shoplifting268.78-13.33%
Other theft146.34-26.32%
Bicycle theft143.4116.67%
Theft from the person133.418.33%
Public order103.17-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.44-25.00%
Drugs62.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.460.00%
Burglary51.46150.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6144.3856.41%
Shoplifting3014.87-23.08%
Other theft197.32-24.00%
Public order174.63-19.05%
Bicycle theft124.15-7.69%
Theft from the person122.93-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour122.93140.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.930.00%
Drugs61.4650.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Burglary20.49-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3945.84-7.14%
Shoplifting399.5118.18%
Theft from the person289.5175.00%
Other theft256.830.00%
Public order216.1061.54%
Bicycle theft135.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4625.00%
Burglary51.22-28.57%
Drugs41.22-50.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4242.182.44%
Shoplifting3310.24-42.11%
Other theft258.0538.89%
Theft from the person166.1060.00%
Public order133.90-18.75%
Bicycle theft133.170.00%
Drugs83.170.00%
Burglary71.9575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.22-71.43%
Possession of weapons40.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.98200.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5746.0983.87%
Violence and sexual offences4113.90-2.38%
Other theft1810.00-30.77%
Public order164.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.9075.00%
Bicycle theft133.41-23.53%
Theft from the person103.17-47.37%
Drugs82.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-25.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Robbery10.98-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4244.62-26.32%
Shoplifting3110.240.00%
Other theft267.56-10.34%
Theft from the person196.345.56%
Bicycle theft174.630.00%
Public order164.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9560.00%
Drugs61.950.00%
Robbery41.46100.00%
Burglary40.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5746.5729.55%
Shoplifting3113.9055.00%
Other theft297.5693.33%
Theft from the person187.0780.00%
Bicycle theft174.3941.67%
Public order124.15-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour82.93300.00%
Drugs61.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-44.44%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Robbery20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Burglary20.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4435.36-16.98%
Shoplifting2010.735.26%
Public order174.8813.33%
Other theft154.15-21.05%
Bicycle theft123.6620.00%
Theft from the person102.93-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.4480.00%
Drugs72.19-12.50%
Burglary41.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-71.43%
Robbery20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5338.28-5.36%
Other theft1912.9211.76%
Shoplifting194.63-13.64%
Theft from the person174.6321.43%
Public order154.1587.50%
Bicycle theft103.6611.11%
Drugs82.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.95-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-44.44%
Burglary31.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.73-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.707.69%
Shoplifting2213.650.00%
Other theft175.3630.77%
Theft from the person144.15-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour133.41-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.1728.57%
Bicycle theft92.19-10.00%
Public order82.19-50.00%
Drugs81.9560.00%
Burglary51.9566.67%
Robbery31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons30.7350.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5240.238.33%
Shoplifting2212.6815.79%
Theft from the person175.3630.77%
Public order164.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.9087.50%
Other theft133.66-51.85%
Bicycle theft103.17-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson72.44133.33%
Drugs51.71-28.57%
Burglary31.22-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4841.700.00%
Other theft2711.700.00%
Bicycle theft226.580.00%
Shoplifting195.360.00%
Public order164.630.00%
Theft from the person133.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.170.00%
Drugs71.950.00%
Burglary51.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 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 20242
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 349 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 202439
June 202433
May 202457
April 202431
March 202431
February 202420
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322
October 202319

A total of 571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202461
July 202439
June 202442
May 202441
April 202442
March 202457
February 202444
January 202453
December 202356
November 202352
October 202348

A total of 247 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202419
July 202425
June 202425
May 202418
April 202426
March 202429
February 202415
January 202419
December 202317
November 202313
October 202327

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202428
June 202416
May 202410
April 202419
March 202418
February 202410
January 202417
December 202314
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 162 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 202413
April 202417
March 202417
February 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310
October 202322

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202421
June 202413
May 202416
April 202416
March 202412
February 202417
January 202415
December 20238
November 202316
October 202316

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 1JQ 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
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Norfolk Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Becket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Arthur Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Oxford
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Woodbine Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Hamel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Worcester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Beaumont Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1