OX1 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 4AN

OX1 4AN, Oxford has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.68 per 1,000 population. This OX1 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 4AN, encompassing approximately 4205 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (-68.60% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

OX1 4AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 37
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9

OX1 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3825.68-68.60%
Violence and sexual offences159.04-28.57%
Public order113.57-15.38%
Other theft102.62-9.09%
Theft from the person92.38-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.1460.00%
Bicycle theft81.90-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.90150.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12151.60384.00%
Theft from the person2228.7722.22%
Violence and sexual offences215.23-12.50%
Public order134.99-7.14%
Other theft113.09-42.11%
Bicycle theft92.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.7150.00%
Burglary30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48100.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2530.4413.64%
Violence and sexual offences245.9420.00%
Other theft195.71-5.00%
Theft from the person184.5212.50%
Public order144.2816.67%
Bicycle theft93.33-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.14-44.44%
Burglary41.19-50.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2230.20-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences205.23-13.04%
Other theft204.7666.67%
Theft from the person164.7614.29%
Public order123.809.09%
Bicycle theft102.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.38125.00%
Burglary82.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3025.9230.43%
Violence and sexual offences237.1391.67%
Theft from the person145.47-12.50%
Other theft123.339.09%
Public order112.8557.14%
Bicycle theft62.62-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-20.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2322.8321.05%
Theft from the person165.4714.29%
Bicycle theft143.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.33-40.00%
Other theft112.85-21.43%
Public order72.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-25.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft2125.68320.00%
Violence and sexual offences204.990.00%
Shoplifting194.76-32.14%
Other theft144.52-6.67%
Theft from the person143.330.00%
Public order53.33-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2823.3055.56%
Violence and sexual offences206.66-16.67%
Other theft154.7650.00%
Theft from the person143.5775.00%
Public order93.33-30.77%
Bicycle theft52.140.00%
Drugs21.19-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.889.09%
Shoplifting185.71-30.77%
Public order134.28116.67%
Other theft103.09-9.09%
Theft from the person82.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.90600.00%
Bicycle theft51.66-28.57%
Drugs41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2621.64-50.94%
Violence and sexual offences226.18-33.33%
Theft from the person125.230.00%
Other theft112.85-45.00%
Bicycle theft72.62-41.67%
Public order61.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-66.67%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5335.9176.67%
Violence and sexual offences3312.6094.12%
Other theft207.8517.65%
Bicycle theft124.760.00%
Theft from the person122.85-7.69%
Public order102.8542.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-66.67%
Drugs20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3026.160.00%
Other theft177.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences174.040.00%
Theft from the person134.040.00%
Bicycle theft123.090.00%
Public order72.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 202414
March 202421
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202424
June 202420
May 202423
April 202412
March 202420
February 202420
January 202424
December 202322
November 202333
October 202317

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202419
June 202420
May 202412
April 202411
March 202414
February 202415
January 202410
December 202311
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 168 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202422
July 202418
June 202416
May 202414
April 202416
March 202414
February 202414
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 433 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 2024121
July 202425
June 202422
May 202430
April 202423
March 202419
February 202428
January 202418
December 202326
November 202353
October 202330

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 4AN 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. Queen Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cornmarket Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Longwall Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Oriel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pembroke Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1