What is the crime rate in South Oxford? 101 crimes per 1,000 residents
South Oxford had 496 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 101 per 1,000 residents and Very High for England and Wales. Crime rose 14.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 496
- Compared with England and Wales
- Very High
- On the previous 12 months
- +14.5%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in South OxfordWhat are the most common crimes in South Oxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in South Oxford, with 169 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (34 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 6 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 per 1,000 |
| Public orderAbove England and Wales | 14 per 1,000 |
| Other theftAbove England and Wales | 12 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonAbove England and Wales | 7.9 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftAbove England and Wales | 7.5 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 6.9 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeAbove England and Wales | 6.7 per 1,000 |
| Burglary | 3.5 per 1,000 |
| Drugs | 3.3 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 1.4 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.2 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsAbove England and Wales | 1.2 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 1.0 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in South Oxford?
Crime rose 14.5% on the previous 12 months. 496 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 433 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of South Oxford has the lowest crime rate?
New Hinksey has the lowest crime rate of the 2 areas of South Oxford, at 70 crimes per 1,000 residents. Grandpont has the highest, at 103. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New HinkseyHigh | 70 | High | £481,225 |
| GrandpontVery High | 103 | Very High | £600,272 |
How does crime in South Oxford compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in South Oxford compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Oxford.
South Oxford vs Iffley Fields
- South Oxford
- 101 per 1,000
- Iffley Fields
- 19 per 1,000
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South Oxford vs Donnington
- South Oxford
- 101 per 1,000
- Donnington
- 79 per 1,000
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South Oxford vs City Centre
- South Oxford
- 101 per 1,000
- City Centre
- 235 per 1,000
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South Oxford vs Robin Hood
- South Oxford
- 101 per 1,000
- Robin Hood
- 61 per 1,000
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South Oxford vs St Clement's
- South Oxford
- 101 per 1,000
- St Clement's
- 187 per 1,000
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South Oxford vs Jericho
- South Oxford
- 101 per 1,000
- Jericho
- 133 per 1,000
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Is South Oxford a safe place to live?
South Oxford had 101 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Very High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 14.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Very High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Very High means the highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in South Oxford?
Police recorded 64 incidents of anti-social behaviour in South Oxford in the 12 months to August 2026, or 13 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about South Oxford?
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 18:44 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The South Oxford dataset covers 160 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.