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Crime in Osney

Osney had 493 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 380.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 232% above the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

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

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380.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common138 in 3 months

Month by month

163 Mar 138 Apr 154 May 176 Jun 179 Jul 138 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13828%
shoplifting10221%
anti-social behaviour6213%
theft367%
public order367%
bike theft306%
criminal damage306%
theft from the person224%

Osney against Oxford

TypeOsney per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence106.540.4▲ 7%
Burglary9.33.7–
Vehicle crime3.93.6–
Anti-social behaviour47.812.3▲ 55%
Theft and robbery72.515.7▲ 16%

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%
Osney380.3▲ 8%
St Ebbes244.2▲ 17%
West Oxford185.5▲ 25%
North Hinksey167.6▲ 17%
Oxford145.7▲ 19%
Jericho135▲ 15%
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 Osney a safe area?

Osney had about 380.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Osney?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (138), followed by shoplifting (102) and anti-social behaviour (62).