OX1 4EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 4EW

OX1 4EW, Oxford has recorded a total of 156 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.42 per 1,000 population. This OX1 4EW 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 4EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 4EW, encompassing approximately 4965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (-65.12% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-37.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)

OX1 4EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • A420 with total crimes: 37
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 16
  • Police Station with total crimes: 14

OX1 4EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4531.42-65.12%
Violence and sexual offences289.06-37.78%
Public order175.64-15.00%
Other theft143.42-17.65%
Bicycle theft112.82-21.43%
Theft from the person112.22-60.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.2214.29%
Drugs71.61-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Other crime20.60-50.00%
Burglary10.40-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.20-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12959.21360.71%
Violence and sexual offences4525.989.76%
Theft from the person289.060.00%
Public order205.645.26%
Other theft174.03-34.62%
Bicycle theft143.42-12.50%
Drugs122.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.42-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.4125.00%
Burglary51.01-16.67%
Other crime41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Robbery20.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4139.2724.24%
Theft from the person288.2616.67%
Shoplifting285.643.70%
Other theft265.64-21.21%
Public order195.2435.71%
Bicycle theft163.83-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour83.22-42.86%
Burglary61.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Other crime40.81300.00%
Robbery40.8133.33%
Possession of weapons30.8150.00%
Drugs30.60-25.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3338.2757.14%
Violence and sexual offences336.65-21.43%
Shoplifting276.65-38.64%
Theft from the person245.4441.18%
Bicycle theft194.8390.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.8340.00%
Public order142.8240.00%
Burglary92.82350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-14.29%
Drugs41.2133.33%
Robbery30.81200.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4434.0441.94%
Violence and sexual offences428.8655.56%
Other theft218.4631.25%
Theft from the person174.23-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour103.420.00%
Public order102.010.00%
Bicycle theft102.01-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson72.0175.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3132.230.00%
Theft from the person296.2452.63%
Violence and sexual offences275.84-40.00%
Bicycle theft235.440.00%
Other theft164.63-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.22400.00%
Public order102.0142.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-50.00%
Drugs30.81-40.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Robbery20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.0440.62%
Shoplifting319.06-20.51%
Bicycle theft236.24187.50%
Theft from the person194.630.00%
Other theft173.83-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.42700.00%
Public order71.61-46.15%
Drugs51.41-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.01300.00%
Possession of weapons30.8150.00%
Robbery30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Other crime20.40100.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3929.4177.27%
Violence and sexual offences327.85-8.57%
Other theft206.4581.82%
Theft from the person194.03111.11%
Public order133.830.00%
Bicycle theft82.62-20.00%
Drugs61.6120.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other crime10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-75.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.37-31.37%
Shoplifting227.05-24.14%
Public order134.438.33%
Other theft112.62-38.89%
Bicycle theft102.2225.00%
Theft from the person92.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.81-30.00%
Drugs51.41150.00%
Vehicle crime41.01300.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Other crime20.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5133.84-19.05%
Shoplifting2910.27-48.21%
Other theft185.84-35.71%
Theft from the person183.63-5.26%
Public order123.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft81.81-60.00%
Other crime41.610.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Drugs20.60-50.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6347.3375.00%
Shoplifting5612.6960.00%
Other theft2811.283.70%
Bicycle theft205.64-9.09%
Theft from the person194.0326.67%
Anti-social behaviour183.83200.00%
Public order163.6314.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.22-44.44%
Drugs41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3634.840.00%
Shoplifting357.250.00%
Other theft277.050.00%
Bicycle theft225.440.00%
Theft from the person154.430.00%
Public order143.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.810.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202416
June 202419
May 202410
April 202423
March 202423
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202320
October 202322

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

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

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

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202426
June 202433
May 202421
April 202416
March 202417
February 202420
January 202411
December 202318
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202419
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 202413
January 202413
December 202312
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 516 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 2024129
July 202428
June 202427
May 202444
April 202431
March 202431
February 202439
January 202422
December 202329
November 202356
October 202335

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202445
July 202441
June 202433
May 202442
April 202427
March 202445
February 202432
January 202435
December 202351
November 202363
October 202336

A total of 236 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202428
July 202428
June 202424
May 202417
April 202429
March 202419
February 202419
January 20249
December 202318
November 202319
October 202315

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
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 20242
February 20241
December 20239
November 202318
October 20236

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 4EW 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. Police Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Ebbes Street
    Total9
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cornmarket Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Ship Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Shoe Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Clark'S Row
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pike Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Michael'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Floyds Row
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Alfred Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Longwall Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Oriel Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 20. Pembroke Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Cambridge Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Broad Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Magdalen Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1