OX1 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in OX1 9BQ

OX1 9BQ, Oxford has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.60 per 1,000 population. This OX1 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around OX1 9BQ, encompassing approximately 2376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-29.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)

OX1 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9

OX1 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2644.60-29.73%
Shoplifting2310.94-8.00%
Other theft119.68-26.67%
Public order94.630.00%
Theft from the person83.7960.00%
Bicycle theft83.37166.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.37-36.36%
Drugs52.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.1033.33%
Burglary21.680.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3749.6560.87%
Shoplifting2515.57-32.43%
Other theft1510.52-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour116.31266.67%
Public order94.63-35.71%
Drugs63.7950.00%
Theft from the person52.52-76.19%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Bicycle theft31.26-57.14%
Other crime11.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3758.4937.04%
Violence and sexual offences2315.57-20.69%
Other theft219.68162.50%
Theft from the person218.84200.00%
Public order148.84366.67%
Bicycle theft75.89-22.22%
Drugs42.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Burglary31.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Possession of weapons11.26-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2942.50-3.33%
Shoplifting2712.20-48.08%
Bicycle theft911.3612.50%
Other theft83.79-46.67%
Theft from the person73.37600.00%
Burglary52.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.10-20.00%
Drugs41.680.00%
Public order31.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5255.9692.59%
Violence and sexual offences3021.880.00%
Other theft1512.620.00%
Public order126.310.00%
Bicycle theft85.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.10100.00%
Drugs41.6833.33%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.42-75.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3048.39-21.05%
Shoplifting2712.620.00%
Other theft1511.36-28.57%
Bicycle theft126.310.00%
Public order125.0533.33%
Theft from the person45.05-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Robbery31.680.00%
Drugs31.26-25.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3858.9118.75%
Shoplifting2715.9980.00%
Other theft2111.36110.00%
Theft from the person148.8475.00%
Bicycle theft125.89100.00%
Public order95.0512.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.79250.00%
Drugs42.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.680.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3240.81-20.00%
Shoplifting1513.46-16.67%
Other theft106.31-28.57%
Public order84.21-20.00%
Theft from the person83.37-46.67%
Bicycle theft63.370.00%
Drugs52.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.10100.00%
Robbery21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-66.67%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4049.65-2.44%
Shoplifting1816.83-18.18%
Theft from the person157.5787.50%
Other theft146.3140.00%
Public order105.8925.00%
Bicycle theft64.210.00%
Drugs62.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-71.43%
Burglary10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4150.4924.24%
Shoplifting2217.2510.00%
Other theft109.26-16.67%
Public order84.210.00%
Theft from the person83.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.37-12.50%
Drugs62.9550.00%
Bicycle theft62.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Burglary10.84-80.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3350.91-13.16%
Shoplifting2013.8917.65%
Theft from the person168.4245.45%
Other theft126.73-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson85.05700.00%
Public order83.37-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour63.3720.00%
Bicycle theft52.52-64.29%
Burglary52.1025.00%
Drugs42.10-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3854.700.00%
Other theft1915.990.00%
Shoplifting177.990.00%
Bicycle theft147.150.00%
Public order135.890.00%
Theft from the person115.470.00%
Drugs74.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.950.00%
Burglary42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202437
July 202423
June 202429
May 202430
April 202430
March 202438
February 202432
January 202440
December 202341
November 202333
October 202338

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 20243
May 202412
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 118 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202421
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 202415
December 20238
November 202316
October 202311

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202421
June 20248
May 202415
April 202415
March 202421
February 202410
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 310 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202437
June 202427
May 202452
April 202427
March 202427
February 202415
January 202418
December 202322
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the OX1 9BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total27
    Other theft7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Norfolk Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Park End Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Upper Fisher Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Worcester Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hythe Bridge Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Becket Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Arthur Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Blackfriars Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 15. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oxford
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Woodbine Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Woodins Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. The Hamel
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Paradise Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1