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Crime in South Oxford

South Oxford had 372 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 266.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 133% above the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

OX1, Oxford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of South Oxford

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266.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common117 in 3 months

Month by month

92 Mar 111 Apr 110 May 94 Jun 138 Jul 140 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11731%
anti-social behaviour4512%
public order4412%
theft4111%
shoplifting3810%
bike theft226%
criminal damage185%
burglary123%

South Oxford against Oxford

TypeSouth Oxford per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence83.940.4▲ 6%
Burglary8.63.7–
Vehicle crime3.63.6▼ 58%
Anti-social behaviour32.312.3▲ 200%
Theft and robbery55.915.7▲ 11%

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%
South Oxford266.8▲ 19%
St Ebbes244.2▲ 17%
South Hinksey203.3▲ 24%
New Hinksey160.9▲ 18%
East Oxford157▲ 30%
Oxford145.7▲ 19%
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 South Oxford a safe area?

South Oxford had about 266.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Oxford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (117), followed by anti-social behaviour (45) and public order (44).