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Crime in Greater Leys

Greater Leys had 255 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% below the middle Oxford area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

OX4, Oxford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Greater Leys

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87crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

76 Mar 97 Apr 101 May 82 Jun 86 Jul 87 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12248%
anti-social behaviour2911%
public order2510%
criminal damage218%
theft156%
drugs104%
bike theft94%
other crime83%

Greater Leys against Oxford

TypeGreater Leys per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence41.640.4▼ 7%
Burglary1.73.7–
Vehicle crime23.6–
Anti-social behaviour9.912.3▼ 12%
Theft and robbery8.915.7▲ 37%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sandford-on-Thames167.3▼ 8%
Rose Hill140.9▲ 1%
Littlemore137.1▲ 11%
Cowley128.8▲ 18%
Blackbird Leys114.6▼ 6%
Greater Leys87▼ 7%
Garsington17.2–
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 Greater Leys a safe area?

Greater Leys had about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Greater Leys?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and public order (25).