OX1 3UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 3UB

OX1 3UB, Oxford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This OX1 3UB 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 3UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 3UB, encompassing approximately 3646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

OX1 3UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • St Giles' with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 1

OX1 3UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft33.84-62.50%
Theft from the person30.82-75.00%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person1210.69140.00%
Bicycle theft83.2960.00%
Other theft62.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-60.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.23150.00%
Theft from the person52.74-58.33%
Bicycle theft51.37-37.50%
Other theft41.370.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person128.78500.00%
Bicycle theft83.2960.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.19-20.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.03150.00%
Bicycle theft51.37-44.44%
Other theft41.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Theft from the person20.55-81.82%
Public order20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person118.50266.67%
Bicycle theft93.02-35.71%
Other theft62.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft147.68600.00%
Other theft53.84-37.50%
Theft from the person31.3750.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-92.31%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.50550.00%
Other theft83.56166.67%
Public order42.190.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.560.00%
Bicycle theft30.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-71.43%
Drugs10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.48133.33%
Bicycle theft51.92-16.67%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft64.3920.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65200.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.55-60.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft54.940.00%
Theft from the person51.370.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 202413
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 202414
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Giles'
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Museum Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1