OX1 3DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 3DY

OX1 3DY, Oxford has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.14 per 1,000 population. This OX1 3DY 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 3DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 3DY, encompassing approximately 6209 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the OX1 3DY area, explore the OX1 3DY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (-63.97% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-48.72% decrease)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)

OX1 3DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 37
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 27
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 16

OX1 3DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4934.14-63.97%
Violence and sexual offences407.89-48.72%
Other theft246.44-17.24%
Bicycle theft213.875.00%
Public order213.38-36.36%
Theft from the person183.38-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour112.9037.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.7733.33%
Drugs61.29-53.85%
Robbery50.97150.00%
Burglary40.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.16-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13660.87325.00%
Violence and sexual offences7821.9050.00%
Theft from the person3812.56-13.64%
Public order336.1210.00%
Other theft295.31-23.68%
Bicycle theft204.67-4.76%
Drugs133.22225.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.09-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.2950.00%
Burglary60.97-25.00%
Other crime40.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.48-33.33%
Robbery20.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5242.030.00%
Theft from the person448.3725.71%
Other theft387.09-15.56%
Shoplifting326.12-11.11%
Public order305.1542.86%
Bicycle theft214.83-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour93.38-47.06%
Burglary81.45-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.29250.00%
Other crime51.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.81-50.00%
Drugs40.64-33.33%
Robbery40.6433.33%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5242.84-7.14%
Other theft458.3795.65%
Shoplifting367.25-26.53%
Theft from the person355.8045.83%
Bicycle theft265.64116.67%
Public order214.1940.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.3821.43%
Burglary112.74120.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.770.00%
Drugs61.290.00%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Possession of weapons30.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5634.6260.00%
Shoplifting499.0222.50%
Theft from the person247.89-42.86%
Other theft233.87-25.81%
Public order153.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour142.4216.67%
Bicycle theft122.25-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson81.9360.00%
Drugs61.2950.00%
Burglary50.9725.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.160.00%
Robbery10.16-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4235.9144.83%
Shoplifting406.7617.65%
Violence and sexual offences356.44-45.31%
Other theft315.6410.71%
Bicycle theft284.99-12.50%
Public order184.5138.46%
Anti-social behaviour122.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.93-37.50%
Drugs40.81-42.86%
Burglary40.64300.00%
Robbery20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.16-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6437.6852.38%
Shoplifting3410.31-19.05%
Bicycle theft325.48220.00%
Theft from the person295.1516.00%
Other theft284.67-3.45%
Public order134.51-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0960.00%
Drugs71.29-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.13400.00%
Robbery40.81100.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.4850.00%
Other crime30.4850.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.40-26.32%
Shoplifting426.7650.00%
Other theft296.7645.00%
Theft from the person254.6719.05%
Public order204.0311.11%
Bicycle theft103.22-37.50%
Drugs91.6128.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.45-54.55%
Burglary40.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery20.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.32-60.00%
Other crime20.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5731.08-12.31%
Shoplifting289.18-9.68%
Theft from the person214.51-27.59%
Other theft203.38-20.00%
Public order183.2220.00%
Bicycle theft162.9060.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.5810.00%
Drugs71.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.81100.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%
Other crime20.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6535.59-20.73%
Shoplifting3110.47-50.00%
Theft from the person294.990.00%
Other theft254.67-32.43%
Public order154.03-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour132.42-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson102.0966.67%
Bicycle theft101.61-56.52%
Burglary61.61100.00%
Drugs50.970.00%
Other crime40.810.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Robbery30.48200.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8248.3174.47%
Shoplifting6213.2147.62%
Other theft379.980.00%
Theft from the person295.9620.83%
Bicycle theft234.67-14.81%
Public order233.7053.33%
Anti-social behaviour233.70109.09%
Criminal damage and arson63.70-33.33%
Drugs50.97400.00%
Possession of weapons30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime30.48-50.00%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4735.910.00%
Shoplifting427.570.00%
Other theft376.760.00%
Bicycle theft275.960.00%
Theft from the person244.350.00%
Public order153.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.770.00%
Vehicle crime61.450.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202421
June 202426
May 202412
April 202428
March 202432
February 202410
January 202416
December 202310
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 366 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202429
July 202438
June 202445
May 202423
April 202431
March 202428
February 202429
January 202420
December 202325
November 202337
October 202337

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202433
July 202430
June 202421
May 202415
April 202418
March 202413
February 202420
January 202418
December 202315
November 202323
October 202315

A total of 581 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 2024136
July 202432
June 202436
May 202449
April 202440
March 202434
February 202442
January 202428
December 202331
November 202362
October 202342

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 670 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202478
July 202452
June 202452
May 202456
April 202435
March 202464
February 202442
January 202457
December 202365
November 202382
October 202347

A total of 358 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202438
July 202444
June 202435
May 202424
April 202442
March 202429
February 202425
January 202421
December 202329
November 202329
October 202324

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202417
May 202414
April 202412
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 202313
November 202323
October 202311

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 3DY 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. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. St Ebbes Street
    Total9
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cornmarket Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    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. Clark'S Row
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    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. Floyds Row
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cambridge Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 28. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1