OX1 2BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 2BZ

OX1 2BZ, Oxford has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.09 per 1,000 population. This OX1 2BZ 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 2BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 2BZ, encompassing approximately 7078 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (-61.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)

OX1 2BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 37
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 27
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 22

OX1 2BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5130.09-61.94%
Violence and sexual offences487.21-31.43%
Other theft236.784.55%
Theft from the person213.25-41.67%
Bicycle theft162.97-27.27%
Public order162.26-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour152.26114.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.1214.29%
Burglary51.1325.00%
Robbery40.71100.00%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13447.89346.67%
Violence and sexual offences7018.9345.83%
Theft from the person369.89-7.69%
Bicycle theft225.09-12.00%
Other theft223.11-26.67%
Public order223.11-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson73.1116.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.99-22.22%
Drugs60.99100.00%
Burglary40.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.5750.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime20.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4832.92-12.73%
Theft from the person396.7825.81%
Other theft305.51-9.09%
Shoplifting304.24-14.29%
Public order264.2430.00%
Bicycle theft253.674.17%
Anti-social behaviour93.53-40.00%
Burglary81.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.13-14.29%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Drugs30.42-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-50.00%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery20.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5534.617.84%
Shoplifting357.77-12.50%
Other theft334.9483.33%
Theft from the person314.6672.22%
Bicycle theft244.3850.00%
Public order203.3925.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.830.00%
Burglary102.12150.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.41-30.00%
Drugs50.990.00%
Possession of weapons40.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5127.5524.39%
Shoplifting407.215.26%
Other theft185.65-35.71%
Theft from the person182.54-48.57%
Public order162.54-11.11%
Bicycle theft162.26-30.43%
Anti-social behaviour152.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.1242.86%
Drugs51.4125.00%
Burglary40.710.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4131.08-32.79%
Shoplifting385.7935.71%
Theft from the person355.3759.09%
Other theft284.940.00%
Bicycle theft233.96-17.86%
Public order183.2528.57%
Anti-social behaviour152.54275.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1240.00%
Burglary40.99300.00%
Drugs40.570.00%
Robbery30.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6129.1038.64%
Bicycle theft288.62133.33%
Other theft283.9621.74%
Shoplifting283.96-31.71%
Theft from the person223.96-4.35%
Public order143.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.98-37.50%
Vehicle crime40.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.570.00%
Drugs40.57-33.33%
Other crime30.5750.00%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.13-26.67%
Shoplifting416.2251.85%
Theft from the person235.7915.00%
Other theft233.2521.05%
Public order213.2523.53%
Bicycle theft122.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.70-20.00%
Drugs61.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-20.00%
Burglary40.57100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6026.425.26%
Shoplifting278.48-22.86%
Theft from the person203.81-20.00%
Other theft192.83-13.64%
Public order172.6888.89%
Bicycle theft142.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.9866.67%
Drugs91.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-64.29%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Burglary20.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5727.83-21.92%
Shoplifting358.05-43.55%
Theft from the person254.94-3.85%
Other theft223.53-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour143.11-26.32%
Bicycle theft101.98-50.00%
Public order91.41-59.09%
Drugs61.27-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.850.00%
Burglary60.85100.00%
Robbery30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7338.1540.38%
Shoplifting6210.3140.91%
Other theft268.76-13.33%
Theft from the person263.6736.84%
Public order223.6757.14%
Bicycle theft203.11-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour192.8372.73%
Drugs72.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.99-14.29%
Burglary30.8550.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.28-33.33%
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 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5229.950.00%
Shoplifting447.350.00%
Other theft306.220.00%
Bicycle theft244.240.00%
Theft from the person193.390.00%
Public order142.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.550.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20249
June 202415
May 202415
April 202415
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 202314
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 302 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202430
June 202433
May 202418
April 202428
March 202428
February 202423
January 202419
December 202322
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 315 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202436
July 202439
June 202431
May 202418
April 202435
March 202422
February 202423
January 202420
December 202325
November 202326
October 202319

A total of 660 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202470
July 202448
June 202455
May 202451
April 202441
March 202461
February 202444
January 202460
December 202357
November 202373
October 202352

A total of 234 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202425
June 202424
May 202416
April 202423
March 202428
February 202412
January 202414
December 202310
November 202320
October 202324

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 565 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 2024134
July 202430
June 202435
May 202440
April 202438
March 202428
February 202441
January 202427
December 202335
November 202362
October 202344

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202426
June 202420
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 202421
January 202417
December 20239
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 2BZ 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. 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
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 6. St Ebbes Street
    Total9
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cornmarket Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Giles'
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Little Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Worcester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Beaumont Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1