GEORGE STREET, OX1 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 2AQ

GEORGE STREET, OX1 2AQ, Oxford has recorded a total of 248 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.62 per 1,000 population. This OX1 2AQ 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 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 2AQ, encompassing approximately 6592 residents.

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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: (52) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)

OX1 2AQ 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

GEORGE STREET, OX1 2AQ 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 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6637.62-56.86%
Violence and sexual offences5210.01-31.58%
Other theft237.89-4.17%
Theft from the person223.49-29.03%
Bicycle theft203.340.00%
Public order183.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2828.57%
Drugs81.370.00%
Robbery61.21200.00%
Burglary50.9166.67%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.15-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15356.27131.82%
Violence and sexual offences7623.2135.71%
Theft from the person3111.53-34.04%
Other theft244.70-33.33%
Public order243.64-25.00%
Bicycle theft203.64-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour153.0350.00%
Drugs82.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2140.00%
Burglary31.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.4650.00%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Robbery20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.300.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6646.1113.79%
Violence and sexual offences5610.01-3.45%
Theft from the person478.4962.07%
Other theft367.130.00%
Public order325.4652.38%
Bicycle theft284.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.25-28.57%
Burglary91.52-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-44.44%
Drugs50.76-16.67%
Robbery40.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.30-50.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5842.47-36.96%
Violence and sexual offences588.8013.73%
Other theft368.8071.43%
Theft from the person295.4661.11%
Bicycle theft284.40100.00%
Public order214.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.19-12.50%
Burglary112.12120.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.67-25.00%
Drugs61.37-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.61200.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9239.8950.82%
Violence and sexual offences5113.954.08%
Public order247.7420.00%
Other theft213.64-22.22%
Theft from the person183.19-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour162.736.67%
Bicycle theft142.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.1233.33%
Drugs71.8240.00%
Burglary51.06-16.67%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.15-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6139.597.02%
Violence and sexual offences499.25-31.94%
Theft from the person347.4347.83%
Bicycle theft285.160.00%
Other theft274.25-22.86%
Public order204.1033.33%
Anti-social behaviour153.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.2828.57%
Burglary61.37200.00%
Drugs50.9125.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7239.7422.03%
Shoplifting5710.921.79%
Other theft358.6534.62%
Bicycle theft285.31100.00%
Theft from the person234.25-11.54%
Public order153.49-42.31%
Anti-social behaviour92.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.37-22.22%
Drugs41.06-42.86%
Other crime30.61200.00%
Robbery30.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.4650.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5936.10-20.27%
Shoplifting568.9540.00%
Public order268.4930.00%
Theft from the person263.9413.04%
Other theft263.9418.18%
Bicycle theft143.94-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.12-18.18%
Drugs71.37-41.67%
Burglary41.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-57.14%
Robbery30.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7435.195.71%
Shoplifting4011.22-20.00%
Theft from the person236.07-14.81%
Other theft223.49-15.38%
Public order203.3481.82%
Bicycle theft163.0345.45%
Drugs122.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.8210.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.67-53.33%
Burglary31.06-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7037.77-7.89%
Shoplifting5010.62-35.06%
Theft from the person277.583.85%
Other theft264.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.94-28.57%
Bicycle theft112.28-47.62%
Public order111.67-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson101.6725.00%
Drugs91.520.00%
Burglary71.37133.33%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Robbery40.61300.00%
Possession of weapons30.6150.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7745.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences7611.680.00%
Other theft2611.530.00%
Theft from the person263.940.00%
Public order243.940.00%
Bicycle theft213.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.190.00%
Drugs93.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.370.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202428
June 202428
May 202414
April 202428
March 202428
February 202414
January 202416
December 202311
November 202321

A total of 235 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202432
June 202421
May 202424
April 202420
March 202415
February 202426
January 202420
December 202311
November 202324

A total of 693 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202476
July 202456
June 202458
May 202451
April 202449
March 202472
February 202459
January 202474
December 202370
November 202376

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 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

A total of 776 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 70.55 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 202492
April 202461
March 202457
February 202456
January 202440
December 202350
November 202377

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 202416
April 202415
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 202315
November 202321

A total of 302 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202436
June 202436
May 202421
April 202427
March 202435
February 202426
January 202422
December 202326
November 202326

A total of 306 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
July 202447
June 202429
May 202418
April 202434
March 202423
February 202426
January 202423
December 202327
November 202326

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 2AQ 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
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft5
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Giles'
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Becket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Woodbine Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. The Hamel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1