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Crime in North Oxford

North Oxford had 117 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 43.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% below the middle Oxford area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

OX2, Oxford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of North Oxford

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43.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

40 Mar 40 Apr 43 May 51 Jun 32 Jul 34 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3328%
theft1513%
anti-social behaviour1210%
bike theft1210%
vehicle crime119%
burglary109%
public order98%
criminal damage76%

North Oxford against Oxford

TypeNorth Oxford per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence12.340.4▼ 3%
Burglary3.73.7–
Vehicle crime4.13.6–
Anti-social behaviour4.512.3▼ 14%
Theft and robbery10.815.7▼ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Holywell215.8▲ 19%
Jericho135▲ 15%
Norham Manor84▲ 33%
Walton Manor66.4▲ 25%
Summertown48▼ 8%
North Oxford43.6▼ 5%
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 North Oxford a safe area?

North Oxford had about 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in North Oxford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by theft (15) and anti-social behaviour (12).