OX1 2EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 2EH

OX1 2EH, Oxford has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.14 per 1,000 population. This OX1 2EH 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 2EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 2EH, encompassing approximately 3296 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX1 2EH area, explore the OX1 2EH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the OX1 2EH area, visit the OX1 2EH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-45.65% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

OX1 2EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8

OX1 2EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.14-45.65%
Bicycle theft117.5822.22%
Anti-social behaviour93.34-25.00%
Other theft72.73-41.67%
Public order72.12-22.22%
Burglary52.1266.67%
Theft from the person41.52-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-60.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4633.6753.33%
Other theft1213.9520.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.64500.00%
Bicycle theft93.6412.50%
Public order92.73-35.71%
Theft from the person72.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.12-28.57%
Drugs41.5233.33%
Burglary31.21-25.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.69-9.09%
Public order149.1055.56%
Other theft104.25-37.50%
Bicycle theft83.03-20.00%
Theft from the person72.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.1275.00%
Burglary42.120.00%
Drugs31.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.943.12%
Other theft1610.0123.08%
Bicycle theft104.85-23.08%
Theft from the person93.03125.00%
Public order92.7312.50%
Drugs52.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52-54.55%
Burglary41.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-33.33%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.7214.29%
Bicycle theft139.7118.18%
Other theft133.94-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour113.94120.00%
Public order83.34-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson62.43-14.29%
Drugs51.8225.00%
Theft from the person41.52-50.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.03-24.32%
Other theft188.490.00%
Public order135.4662.50%
Bicycle theft113.94-8.33%
Theft from the person83.3414.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-37.50%
Drugs41.52-20.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.6348.00%
Other theft1811.22157.14%
Bicycle theft125.4671.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.64700.00%
Public order82.43-20.00%
Theft from the person72.43250.00%
Drugs52.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-62.50%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.45-26.47%
Public order107.5811.11%
Criminal damage and arson83.0360.00%
Other theft72.43-46.15%
Bicycle theft72.12-12.50%
Drugs62.120.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Theft from the person20.91-33.33%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.993.03%
Other theft1310.3144.44%
Public order93.940.00%
Bicycle theft82.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.4316.67%
Drugs62.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82-28.57%
Burglary31.52-25.00%
Theft from the person30.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.21-2.94%
Other theft910.0128.57%
Public order92.7312.50%
Drugs82.7360.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4316.67%
Bicycle theft72.12-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.12-14.29%
Burglary41.82-20.00%
Shoplifting41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Robbery20.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3427.30-5.56%
Bicycle theft810.31-55.56%
Public order82.43-33.33%
Other theft72.43-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.1216.67%
Theft from the person62.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.82200.00%
Drugs51.8225.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3632.150.00%
Bicycle theft1810.920.00%
Public order125.460.00%
Other theft113.640.00%
Shoplifting63.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.820.00%
Theft from the person61.820.00%
Burglary51.820.00%
Drugs41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202446
July 202430
June 202433
May 202432
April 202428
March 202437
February 202425
January 202434
December 202333
November 202334
October 202336

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 202418
March 202418
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 202413
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 20242
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 2EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Becket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Arthur Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Albert Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Woodbine Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Hamel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Canal Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. School Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Worcester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Beaumont Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1