OX1 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 4AL

OX1 4AL, Oxford has recorded a total of 253 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.74 per 1,000 population. This OX1 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 4AL, encompassing approximately 4796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (125) incidents (362.96% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)

OX1 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 132
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 17

OX1 4AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12552.74362.96%
Violence and sexual offences3226.06-8.57%
Theft from the person286.6712.00%
Public order175.84-5.56%
Bicycle theft163.5414.29%
Other theft123.34-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-44.44%
Burglary41.04-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6350.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Other crime20.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.4440.00%
Shoplifting277.300.00%
Theft from the person255.630.00%
Other theft255.21-16.67%
Public order185.2120.00%
Bicycle theft143.757.69%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-18.18%
Burglary51.88-37.50%
Drugs31.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Robbery20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3035.4476.47%
Shoplifting276.25-22.86%
Theft from the person255.6319.05%
Violence and sexual offences255.21-19.35%
Public order155.2136.36%
Bicycle theft133.1344.44%
Anti-social behaviour112.7157.14%
Burglary82.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-16.67%
Drugs41.04300.00%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3529.6034.62%
Violence and sexual offences317.3072.22%
Theft from the person216.46-34.38%
Other theft174.3813.33%
Public order113.5437.50%
Bicycle theft92.29-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour71.88-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4620.00%
Burglary21.25-50.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3229.39100.00%
Shoplifting266.6713.04%
Violence and sexual offences185.42-35.71%
Bicycle theft173.75-32.00%
Other theft153.547.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.13400.00%
Public order82.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.670.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Robbery20.83-50.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.73-3.45%
Bicycle theft255.84177.78%
Shoplifting235.21-25.81%
Theft from the person164.790.00%
Other theft143.34-26.32%
Public order62.92-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.25400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.04400.00%
Robbery41.04300.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3126.6863.16%
Violence and sexual offences296.46-9.38%
Other theft196.0558.33%
Theft from the person163.96100.00%
Public order133.34-7.14%
Bicycle theft92.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Drugs20.42-66.67%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.14-8.57%
Shoplifting196.67-26.92%
Public order143.96100.00%
Other theft122.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft92.5012.50%
Theft from the person81.88-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson71.67133.33%
Drugs61.46500.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.31-28.57%
Shoplifting267.30-52.73%
Theft from the person185.4220.00%
Other theft163.75-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour93.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft81.88-46.67%
Public order71.67-56.25%
Burglary51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5539.8277.42%
Violence and sexual offences4911.4796.00%
Other theft2110.22-4.55%
Public order164.3860.00%
Bicycle theft153.34-6.25%
Theft from the person153.13-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour123.13140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-57.14%
Drugs20.630.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3128.77181.82%
Violence and sexual offences256.464.17%
Other theft225.21120.00%
Bicycle theft164.59220.00%
Theft from the person163.34166.67%
Public order103.34-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.08600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.090.00%
Public order115.000.00%
Shoplifting112.290.00%
Other theft102.290.00%
Theft from the person62.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.250.00%
Bicycle theft51.040.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 226 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202425
June 202425
May 202421
April 202432
March 202416
February 202416
January 20248
December 202318
November 202315
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 156 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202414
June 202413
May 20249
April 202417
March 202425
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 202315
October 202316
September 20235

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202418
June 202415
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 202413
January 202414
December 20237
November 202316
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
December 20239
November 202312
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 213 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202425
June 202430
May 202417
April 202415
March 202414
February 202419
January 202412
December 202316
November 202321
October 202322
September 202310

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202435
June 202425
May 202431
April 202418
March 202428
February 202429
January 202432
December 202335
November 202349
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 436 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024125
July 202427
June 202427
May 202435
April 202426
March 202423
February 202431
January 202419
December 202326
November 202355
October 202331
September 202311

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A420
    Total132
    Shoplifting108
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Theft from the person6
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. 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
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cornmarket Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broad Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Red Lion Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 11. Pembroke Square
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Magdalen Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 15. Blue Boar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Michael'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. New Inn Hall Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Oriel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1