OX1 3HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 3HY

OX1 3HY, Oxford has recorded a total of 255 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.25 per 1,000 population. This OX1 3HY 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 3HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 3HY, encompassing approximately 6665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (-56.41% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-45.05% decrease)
  • Other theft: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)

OX1 3HY 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

OX1 3HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6838.25-56.41%
Violence and sexual offences5010.20-45.05%
Other theft267.50-16.13%
Public order243.90-22.58%
Bicycle theft213.605.00%
Theft from the person203.15-51.22%
Anti-social behaviour113.0022.22%
Criminal damage and arson101.6511.11%
Drugs81.50-42.86%
Robbery61.20200.00%
Burglary50.90-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15663.16136.36%
Violence and sexual offences9123.4046.77%
Theft from the person4113.65-22.64%
Other theft316.15-31.11%
Public order314.65-11.43%
Bicycle theft204.65-9.09%
Drugs143.00180.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.10-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.3550.00%
Burglary81.35-20.00%
Other crime41.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.45-50.00%
Robbery20.30-60.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6650.2610.00%
Violence and sexual offences629.908.77%
Theft from the person539.3047.22%
Other theft457.95-10.00%
Public order356.7534.62%
Bicycle theft225.25-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.30-44.44%
Burglary101.50-23.08%
Vehicle crime71.50133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.05-25.00%
Other crime50.90150.00%
Drugs50.75-16.67%
Robbery50.7566.67%
Possession of weapons40.7533.33%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6047.11-38.14%
Violence and sexual offences579.00-16.18%
Other theft508.5578.57%
Theft from the person367.5071.43%
Bicycle theft295.40141.67%
Public order264.3552.94%
Anti-social behaviour183.90-10.00%
Burglary132.70116.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.95-11.11%
Drugs61.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Robbery30.45200.00%
Possession of weapons30.450.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9743.3651.56%
Violence and sexual offences6814.5536.00%
Other theft2810.20-6.67%
Theft from the person214.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour203.1553.85%
Public order173.00-22.73%
Bicycle theft122.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8050.00%
Drugs81.3560.00%
Burglary61.2020.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Robbery10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6440.9510.34%
Violence and sexual offences509.60-37.50%
Theft from the person427.5031.25%
Bicycle theft306.30-9.09%
Other theft304.50-18.92%
Public order224.5069.23%
Anti-social behaviour133.30225.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-40.00%
Drugs50.90-28.57%
Burglary50.75150.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-66.67%
Robbery20.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.15-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8043.8140.35%
Shoplifting5812.003.57%
Other theft378.708.82%
Bicycle theft335.55200.00%
Theft from the person324.9514.29%
Public order134.80-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson101.95100.00%
Drugs71.50-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.05500.00%
Robbery40.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.6033.33%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5736.00-19.72%
Shoplifting568.5536.59%
Other theft348.40100.00%
Theft from the person285.1012.00%
Public order244.2014.29%
Bicycle theft113.60-38.89%
Drugs91.6512.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-58.33%
Burglary40.7533.33%
Possession of weapons30.6050.00%
Robbery30.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.45-40.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7134.35-6.58%
Shoplifting4110.65-12.77%
Theft from the person256.15-16.67%
Public order213.755.00%
Bicycle theft183.1563.64%
Other theft172.70-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson122.559.09%
Drugs81.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.20-61.54%
Vehicle crime40.75100.00%
Burglary30.60-50.00%
Other crime20.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7640.05-25.49%
Shoplifting4711.40-39.74%
Other theft317.05-18.42%
Theft from the person304.650.00%
Public order204.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.00-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.95-8.33%
Bicycle theft111.65-50.00%
Drugs61.650.00%
Burglary60.90100.00%
Robbery50.90400.00%
Other crime50.75400.00%
Possession of weapons40.7533.33%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10252.5172.88%
Shoplifting7815.3059.18%
Other theft3811.70-19.15%
Theft from the person305.7015.38%
Public order254.5038.89%
Anti-social behaviour253.75108.33%
Bicycle theft223.75-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson123.309.09%
Drugs61.80100.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.6050.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5939.600.00%
Shoplifting498.850.00%
Other theft477.350.00%
Bicycle theft287.050.00%
Theft from the person264.200.00%
Public order183.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.800.00%
Vehicle crime61.650.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Burglary30.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 823 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202491
July 202462
June 202457
May 202468
April 202450
March 202480
February 202457
January 202471
December 202376
November 2023102
October 202359

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202410
June 202413
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 257 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202422
June 202429
May 202412
April 202430
March 202433
February 202411
January 202418
December 202311
November 202322
October 202328

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 276 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202435
June 202426
May 202417
April 202422
March 202413
February 202424
January 202421
December 202320
November 202325
October 202318

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 414 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202431
July 202445
June 202450
May 202428
April 202430
March 202437
February 202434
January 202417
December 202331
November 202338
October 202347

A total of 840 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 2024156
July 202466
June 202460
May 202497
April 202464
March 202458
February 202456
January 202441
December 202347
November 202378
October 202349

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 202418
May 202420
April 202413
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202313
November 202325
October 202312

A total of 384 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202441
July 202453
June 202436
May 202421
April 202442
March 202432
February 202428
January 202425
December 202330
November 202330
October 202326

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 3HY 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Bicycle theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 6. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Luther Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 9. St Ebbes Street
    Total9
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Cornmarket Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Norfolk Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Speedwell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 16. Clark'S Row
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pike Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Floyds Row
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Oriel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Pembroke Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Blackfriars Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Butterwyke Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Thames Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Cambridge Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1