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Crime in Risinghurst

Risinghurst had 171 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

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

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62.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common76 in 3 months

Month by month

55 Mar 46 Apr 44 May 47 Jun 60 Jul 64 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7644%
anti-social behaviour3219%
public order2012%
criminal damage148%
theft148%
burglary53%
drugs21%
bike theft21%

Risinghurst against Oxford

TypeRisinghurst per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence27.940.4▲ 36%
Burglary1.83.7–
Vehicle crime0.73.6▼ 80%
Anti-social behaviour11.812.3▲ 52%
Theft and robbery6.215.7▲ 13%

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%
Headington92.1▲ 1%
Wood Farm92▲ 29%
Sandhills86.3▲ 22%
Barton72.8▲ 15%
Risinghurst62.8▲ 18%
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 Risinghurst a safe area?

Risinghurst had about 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Risinghurst?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (76), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and public order (20).