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Crime in East Oxford

East Oxford had 600 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 157 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 37% above the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

OX4, Oxford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Oxford

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157crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common215 in 3 months

Month by month

129 Mar 154 Apr 178 May 186 Jun 196 Jul 218 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Oxford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21536%
anti-social behaviour7312%
public order6411%
shoplifting488%
theft417%
bike theft407%
criminal damage295%
vehicle crime275%

East Oxford against Oxford

TypeEast Oxford per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence56.340.4▲ 11%
Burglary3.73.7▼ 22%
Vehicle crime7.13.6▲ 125%
Anti-social behaviour19.112.3▲ 55%
Theft and robbery24.615.7▲ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Grandpont485.6▲ 15%
South Oxford266.8▲ 19%
St Ebbes244.2▲ 17%
Holywell215.8▲ 19%
New Hinksey160.9▲ 18%
East Oxford157▲ 30%
Oxford145.7▲ 19%
See every Oxford area ranked on the crime in Oxford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is East Oxford a safe area?

East Oxford had about 157 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in East Oxford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (215), followed by anti-social behaviour (73) and public order (64).