OX1 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 4BW

OX1 4BW, Oxford has recorded a total of 314 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.91 per 1,000 population. This OX1 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 4BW, encompassing approximately 5155 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (131) incidents (367.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)

OX1 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 132
  • Police Station with total crimes: 39
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20

OX1 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13160.91367.86%
Violence and sexual offences4925.418.89%
Theft from the person319.51-3.12%
Public order246.019.09%
Bicycle theft194.6611.76%
Other theft183.69-40.00%
Drugs123.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.3650.00%
Burglary51.16-16.67%
Other crime40.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.580.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4540.9328.57%
Theft from the person328.733.23%
Other theft306.21-21.05%
Shoplifting285.82-6.67%
Public order225.4337.50%
Bicycle theft174.27-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour83.30-42.86%
Burglary61.55-40.00%
Other crime51.16400.00%
Vehicle crime50.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%
Drugs30.58-40.00%
Robbery30.580.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3840.9372.73%
Violence and sexual offences357.37-18.60%
Theft from the person316.7947.62%
Shoplifting306.01-25.00%
Bicycle theft195.8290.00%
Public order163.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.1040.00%
Burglary102.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.94-14.29%
Drugs51.1666.67%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4333.5659.26%
Shoplifting408.3421.21%
Other theft227.7622.22%
Theft from the person214.27-40.00%
Public order124.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.330.00%
Bicycle theft101.94-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson71.9440.00%
Drugs31.36-25.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3533.3766.67%
Shoplifting336.7917.86%
Violence and sexual offences276.40-43.75%
Bicycle theft225.24-8.33%
Other theft184.275.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.49400.00%
Public order101.9442.86%
Criminal damage and arson51.94-37.50%
Drugs40.97-20.00%
Burglary40.780.00%
Robbery20.78-50.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4833.7537.14%
Shoplifting289.31-26.32%
Bicycle theft245.43166.67%
Theft from the person214.665.00%
Other theft174.07-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson83.30700.00%
Public order71.55-50.00%
Drugs51.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.97400.00%
Robbery40.97100.00%
Possession of weapons30.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3830.0765.22%
Violence and sexual offences357.37-14.63%
Other theft226.7969.23%
Theft from the person204.27122.22%
Public order143.88-6.67%
Bicycle theft92.72-18.18%
Drugs61.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.16100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4125.80-21.15%
Shoplifting237.95-20.69%
Public order154.4625.00%
Other theft132.91-38.10%
Bicycle theft112.5222.22%
Theft from the person92.13-60.87%
Criminal damage and arson71.75-22.22%
Drugs61.36200.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Other crime20.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5234.92-23.53%
Shoplifting2910.09-49.12%
Theft from the person235.6321.05%
Other theft214.46-27.59%
Public order124.07-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour102.33-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson91.9480.00%
Bicycle theft91.75-55.00%
Burglary51.750.00%
Other crime40.970.00%
Drugs20.78-50.00%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6847.5383.78%
Shoplifting5713.1958.33%
Other theft2911.060.00%
Bicycle theft205.63-16.67%
Public order193.8826.67%
Theft from the person193.6911.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.69157.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.49-44.44%
Drugs40.97300.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.8932.14%
Shoplifting367.18111.76%
Other theft296.9870.59%
Bicycle theft245.63380.00%
Theft from the person174.66112.50%
Public order153.307.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.91800.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7540.00%
Vehicle crime61.36-14.29%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Drugs10.39-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.730.00%
Other theft175.430.00%
Shoplifting173.300.00%
Public order143.300.00%
Theft from the person82.720.00%
Vehicle crime71.550.00%
Drugs61.360.00%
Bicycle theft51.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.970.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
December 202310
November 202318
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 274 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202430
June 202438
May 202422
April 202418
March 202417
February 202422
January 202413
December 202321
November 202329
October 202329
September 202317

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202422
June 202416
May 202412
April 202410
March 20247
February 202414
January 202415
December 202312
November 202319
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 490 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 2024131
July 202428
June 202430
May 202440
April 202433
March 202428
February 202438
January 202423
December 202329
November 202357
October 202336
September 202317

A total of 267 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202432
June 202431
May 202421
April 202435
March 202421
February 202420
January 20249
December 202323
November 202319
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202449
July 202445
June 202435
May 202443
April 202427
March 202448
February 202435
January 202441
December 202352
November 202368
October 202337
September 202328

A total of 189 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202417
June 202419
May 202410
April 202422
March 202424
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 202320
October 202324
September 20235

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 4BW 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. Police Station
    Total39
    Drugs9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total17
    Theft from the person5
    Bicycle theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cornmarket Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broad Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Red Lion Square
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Clark'S Row
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 13. Cambridge Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Pembroke Square
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Ebbes Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Magdalen Street
    Total5
    Theft from the person3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 19. Blue Boar Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rose Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Michael'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. New Inn Hall Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Floyds Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Oriel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1