OX1 3JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 3JS

OX1 3JS, Oxford has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.79 per 1,000 population. This OX1 3JS 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 3JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 3JS, encompassing approximately 5077 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-57.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

OX1 3JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 8

OX1 3JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1313.79-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences112.56-57.69%
Shoplifting112.17-8.33%
Other theft102.17-28.57%
Theft from the person91.97-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson41.7733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.7950.00%
Burglary30.590.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Public order20.39-80.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.8413.04%
Theft from the person225.1283.33%
Bicycle theft174.3313.33%
Other theft143.350.00%
Shoplifting122.7620.00%
Public order102.36-37.50%
Drugs31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-25.00%
Burglary30.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.2821.05%
Public order164.5345.45%
Bicycle theft153.150.00%
Other theft142.95-26.32%
Theft from the person122.76-47.83%
Shoplifting102.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-50.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2324.42130.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.53-5.00%
Other theft193.74111.11%
Shoplifting183.745.88%
Bicycle theft153.547.14%
Public order112.9583.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.17-14.29%
Burglary31.18-25.00%
Drugs30.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.30100.00%
Shoplifting173.94-19.05%
Bicycle theft143.35-12.50%
Theft from the person102.76-56.52%
Other theft91.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38200.00%
Public order61.1820.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Drugs30.79-25.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person2321.47187.50%
Shoplifting214.5340.00%
Bicycle theft164.14-20.00%
Other theft153.1515.38%
Violence and sexual offences102.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.97600.00%
Public order51.380.00%
Burglary40.98300.00%
Drugs40.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft2017.92233.33%
Violence and sexual offences203.9425.00%
Shoplifting153.94150.00%
Other theft132.958.33%
Theft from the person82.5633.33%
Public order51.58-58.33%
Robbery20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.39-66.67%
Drugs20.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.986.67%
Other theft123.1550.00%
Public order122.36200.00%
Bicycle theft62.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.180.00%
Shoplifting61.18-14.29%
Theft from the person61.1820.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.60-25.00%
Bicycle theft122.9533.33%
Other theft82.36-27.27%
Shoplifting71.58-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.38200.00%
Theft from the person51.18-44.44%
Public order40.980.00%
Burglary20.79-60.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.970.00%
Other theft113.94120.00%
Bicycle theft92.17-40.00%
Shoplifting91.7728.57%
Theft from the person91.7780.00%
Burglary51.770.00%
Public order40.98-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Drugs20.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.590.00%
Bicycle theft153.940.00%
Shoplifting72.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Other theft50.980.00%
Theft from the person50.980.00%
Public order50.980.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202414
June 202419
May 20249
April 202415
March 202413
February 202412
January 20248
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202422
July 202412
June 202423
May 202410
April 202423
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202426
July 202423
June 202419
May 202420
April 202410
March 202420
February 202416
January 202415
December 202320
November 202320

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 152 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415
June 202415
May 202414
April 202416
March 202420
February 20246
January 202412
December 20239
November 202315

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418
May 202417
April 202421
March 202415
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202416
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 3JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total13
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft4
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total6
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. George Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. A4144
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Giles'
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Red Lion Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Little Clarendon Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Wellington Square
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Worcester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beaumont Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Museum Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1