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Crime in Marston

Marston had 66 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 69.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

OX3, Oxford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Marston

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69.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common30 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 18 Apr 19 May 29 Jun 20 Jul 17 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3045%
anti-social behaviour1218%
theft812%
criminal damage46%
vehicle crime46%
public order35%
drugs23%
other crime23%

Marston against Oxford

TypeMarston per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence31.540.4▲ 43%
Burglary03.7–
Vehicle crime4.23.6–
Anti-social behaviour12.612.3–
Theft and robbery8.415.7–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Northway117.3▲ 20%
Norham Manor84▲ 33%
Marston69.4▲ 40%
Sunnymead56.5▼ 12%
Summertown48▼ 8%
North Oxford43.6▼ 5%
New Marston40.1▲ 7%
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 Marston a safe area?

Marston had about 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Marston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (30), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and theft (8).