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Crime in West Oxford

West Oxford had 162 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 185.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% above the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

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

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185.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

44 Mar 36 Apr 50 May 55 Jun 66 Jul 41 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5534%
public order2113%
shoplifting1912%
criminal damage149%
anti-social behaviour138%
bike theft138%
theft96%
burglary64%

West Oxford against Oxford

TypeWest Oxford per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence6340.4▲ 22%
Burglary6.93.7–
Vehicle crime1.13.6–
Anti-social behaviour14.912.3▲ 8%
Theft and robbery32.115.7▲ 56%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Osney380.3▲ 8%
St Ebbes244.2▲ 17%
West Oxford185.5▲ 25%
North Hinksey167.6▲ 17%
Oxford145.7▲ 19%
Jericho135▲ 15%
Botley61.7▲ 17%
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 West Oxford a safe area?

West Oxford had about 185.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Oxford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by public order (21) and shoplifting (19).