ST JOHN STREET, OX1 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 2LH

ST JOHN STREET, OX1 2LH, Oxford has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.95 per 1,000 population. This OX1 2LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader OX1 postcode area, which has experienced 554 crimes and a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this OX1 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 2LH, encompassing approximately 5042 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

OX1 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 15
  • Cornmarket Street with total crimes: 10

ST JOHN STREET, OX1 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.9535.48%
Theft from the person228.3346.67%
Bicycle theft194.365.56%
Shoplifting173.7721.43%
Other theft153.37-25.00%
Public order142.97-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson62.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.19-37.50%
Burglary40.9933.33%
Drugs30.790.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.163.33%
Other theft206.15-16.67%
Public order193.9772.73%
Bicycle theft183.7712.50%
Theft from the person153.57-31.82%
Shoplifting142.97-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour82.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.590.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Drugs30.59-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.547.14%
Other theft245.95242.86%
Shoplifting234.764.55%
Theft from the person224.5657.14%
Bicycle theft164.366.67%
Public order113.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.18-23.08%
Drugs61.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.19-37.50%
Burglary30.99-40.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.7827.27%
Shoplifting225.55-4.35%
Bicycle theft154.36-6.25%
Theft from the person142.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.7885.71%
Public order112.5837.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.18100.00%
Other theft71.59-50.00%
Burglary51.3925.00%
Drugs50.9925.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2826.57154.55%
Shoplifting235.559.52%
Violence and sexual offences224.56-29.03%
Bicycle theft164.36-11.11%
Other theft143.17-6.67%
Public order82.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.59133.33%
Burglary41.39100.00%
Drugs40.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.0019.23%
Shoplifting216.15133.33%
Bicycle theft184.16200.00%
Other theft153.5750.00%
Theft from the person112.9757.14%
Public order82.18-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-16.67%
Drugs40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.25-10.34%
Public order135.16116.67%
Other theft102.5811.11%
Shoplifting91.98-35.71%
Theft from the person71.7840.00%
Bicycle theft61.39-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-40.00%
Drugs41.19100.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.44-3.33%
Bicycle theft165.75128.57%
Shoplifting143.1716.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.78233.33%
Other theft91.98-25.00%
Public order61.7820.00%
Theft from the person51.19-50.00%
Burglary40.99-33.33%
Drugs20.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.63-3.23%
Other theft125.9533.33%
Shoplifting122.3820.00%
Theft from the person102.3842.86%
Bicycle theft71.98-56.25%
Burglary61.3950.00%
Public order51.19-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour50.99-37.50%
Drugs50.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.0219.23%
Bicycle theft166.1514.29%
Shoplifting103.17-9.09%
Other theft91.98-52.63%
Public order91.78125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7833.33%
Theft from the person71.59-22.22%
Drugs41.39300.00%
Burglary40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.230.00%
Other theft195.16137.50%
Bicycle theft143.777.69%
Shoplifting112.7857.14%
Theft from the person92.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1966.67%
Vehicle crime40.9933.33%
Public order40.79-33.33%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.870.00%
Bicycle theft135.160.00%
Other theft82.580.00%
Drugs81.590.00%
Shoplifting71.590.00%
Public order61.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202431
June 202430
May 202428
April 202422
March 202431
February 202426
January 202429
December 202330
November 202331
October 202326
September 202326

A total of 174 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202418
June 202416
May 202415
April 202416
March 202418
February 20246
January 202416
December 20237
November 202316
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202419
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 150 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202415
June 202422
May 202414
April 202428
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202420
June 202424
May 20247
April 202414
March 202415
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 20239
October 202319
September 20238

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202414
June 202423
May 202422
April 202423
March 202421
February 20249
January 202414
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total20
    Public order5
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person4
    Bicycle theft3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 3. Cornmarket Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broad Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Red Lion Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. George Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 11. Magdalen Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Tidmarsh Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Worcester Street
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beaumont Lane
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Gloucester Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wellington Square
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. St Michael'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. New Inn Hall Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 22. A4144
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 23. Little Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person2
  • 24. Beaumont Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St Giles'
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 26. Upper Fisher Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. School Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Jericho Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1