OX1 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 2AB

OX1 2AB, Oxford has recorded a total of 247 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.42 per 1,000 population. This OX1 2AB 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 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 2AB, encompassing approximately 7175 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX1 2AB area, explore the OX1 2AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (-56.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)

OX1 2AB 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 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6634.42-56.86%
Violence and sexual offences499.20-36.36%
Other theft246.83-4.00%
Theft from the person233.34-37.84%
Public order203.21-16.67%
Bicycle theft192.79-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.6515.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.0928.57%
Drugs71.25-12.50%
Robbery60.98200.00%
Burglary50.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15352.82131.82%
Violence and sexual offences7721.3242.59%
Theft from the person3710.73-22.92%
Other theft255.16-37.50%
Public order243.48-17.24%
Bicycle theft203.34-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour132.7944.44%
Drugs81.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1140.00%
Burglary50.98-44.44%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Robbery20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6641.9513.79%
Violence and sexual offences549.20-6.90%
Theft from the person487.5341.18%
Other theft406.69-9.09%
Public order295.5738.10%
Bicycle theft264.04-7.14%
Burglary93.62-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour91.25-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.25-37.50%
Drugs40.70-20.00%
Robbery40.56100.00%
Vehicle crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5840.973.57%
Shoplifting588.08-37.63%
Other theft448.0876.00%
Theft from the person346.1361.90%
Bicycle theft284.74133.33%
Public order213.9010.53%
Anti-social behaviour142.93-6.67%
Burglary141.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.950.00%
Drugs51.11-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9336.9355.00%
Violence and sexual offences5612.9619.15%
Other theft257.80-16.67%
Theft from the person213.48-46.15%
Public order192.935.56%
Anti-social behaviour152.657.14%
Bicycle theft122.09-58.62%
Criminal damage and arson81.670.00%
Drugs71.1175.00%
Burglary60.9820.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6036.377.14%
Violence and sexual offences478.36-26.56%
Theft from the person396.5544.44%
Other theft305.44-18.92%
Bicycle theft294.18-12.12%
Public order184.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour142.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.9514.29%
Burglary51.11150.00%
Drugs40.70-20.00%
Robbery30.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6437.2125.49%
Shoplifting568.920.00%
Other theft377.8023.33%
Bicycle theft335.16153.85%
Theft from the person274.600.00%
Public order163.76-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.23-12.50%
Vehicle crime60.98500.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.8450.00%
Drugs50.84-37.50%
Robbery40.70100.00%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5632.6140.00%
Violence and sexual offences517.80-27.14%
Other theft307.1136.36%
Theft from the person274.1812.50%
Public order263.7636.84%
Bicycle theft133.62-23.53%
Drugs81.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.11-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-42.86%
Burglary40.5633.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7031.7711.11%
Shoplifting409.76-18.37%
Theft from the person245.57-14.29%
Other theft223.34-18.52%
Public order193.0772.73%
Bicycle theft172.6554.55%
Criminal damage and arson112.3737.50%
Drugs101.5366.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.9850.00%
Burglary30.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6332.47-20.25%
Shoplifting498.78-36.36%
Theft from the person286.83-3.45%
Other theft273.90-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour143.76-36.36%
Bicycle theft111.95-47.62%
Public order111.53-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson81.5333.33%
Drugs61.11-14.29%
Burglary60.84100.00%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Possession of weapons30.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Other crime20.28100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7941.8151.92%
Shoplifting7711.0154.00%
Theft from the person2910.7316.00%
Other theft284.04-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour223.90100.00%
Bicycle theft213.07-19.23%
Public order212.9331.25%
Drugs72.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5233.450.00%
Shoplifting507.250.00%
Other theft396.970.00%
Bicycle theft265.440.00%
Theft from the person253.620.00%
Public order163.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.530.00%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Drugs40.560.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 20249
June 202414
May 202415
April 202414
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 202314
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 371 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202425
July 202440
June 202444
May 202425
April 202430
March 202437
February 202430
January 202422
December 202327
November 202328
October 202339

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202429
June 202421
May 202419
April 202418
March 202416
February 202426
January 202419
December 202311
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 255 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
July 202426
June 202428
May 202412
April 202429
March 202433
February 202413
January 202417
December 202311
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 362 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202437
July 202448
June 202434
May 202421
April 202439
March 202427
February 202427
January 202424
December 202328
November 202329
October 202325

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 720 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202477
July 202454
June 202458
May 202456
April 202447
March 202464
February 202451
January 202470
December 202363
November 202379
October 202352

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 824 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 2024153
July 202466
June 202458
May 202493
April 202460
March 202456
February 202456
January 202440
December 202349
November 202377
October 202350

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 2AB 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total19
    Bicycle theft6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 7. St Ebbes Street
    Total9
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Cornmarket Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norfolk Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Pike Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Giles'
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Oriel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. Pembroke Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. The Hamel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1