Crime in Carfax & Jericho: statistics, rates and trends
2,767 crimes were recorded in Carfax & Jericho in the 12 months to July 2026, 211.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Carfax & Jericho at a glance
- Crime trends in Carfax & Jericho
- Types of crime in Carfax & Jericho
- Carfax & Jericho compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Carfax & Jericho
- What happened after crimes were reported in Carfax & Jericho
- Population and deprivation in Carfax & Jericho
- Questions about crime in Carfax & Jericho
- About this data
2,767 crimes were recorded in Carfax & Jericho in the 12 months to July 2026, 211.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 767 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Carfax & Jericho has the 172nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Carfax & Jericho | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,767 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 211.4 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,087 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Carfax & Jericho was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,758 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,058). Over the whole period it fell 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,767 | 211.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,004 | 229.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,908 | 222.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,719 | 207.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,839 | 216.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,058 | 157.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,861 | 218.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,649 | 278.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,758 | 287.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 264 |
| June 2026 | 236 |
| May 2026 | 232 |
| April 2026 | 205 |
| March 2026 | 230 |
| February 2026 | 231 |
| January 2026 | 192 |
| December 2025 | 186 |
| November 2025 | 244 |
| October 2025 | 249 |
| September 2025 | 247 |
| August 2025 | 251 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Carfax & Jericho over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+90%) and anti-social behaviour (+49%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-43%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 767 | 58.6 | 1.71 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 436 | 33.3 | 4.02 | -31% |
| Other theft | 277 | 21.2 | 3.31 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 267 | 20.4 | 24.79 | +10% |
| Public order | 262 | 20.0 | 3.01 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 15.5 | 1.01 | +49% |
| Theft from the person | 176 | 13.4 | 7.96 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 9.9 | 1.46 | +40% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.5 | 1.27 | -11% |
| Drugs | 58 | 4.4 | 1.36 | -24% |
| Robbery | 52 | 4.0 | 2.94 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.1 | 0.62 | +90% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.02 | -32% |
Violence and sexual offences in Carfax & Jericho
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Carfax & Jericho recorded 767 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Carfax & Jericho
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Carfax & Jericho recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Carfax & Jericho
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Carfax & Jericho recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Carfax & Jericho
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Carfax & Jericho recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Carfax & Jericho
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Carfax & Jericho recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Carfax & Jericho
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Carfax & Jericho recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Carfax & Jericho
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Carfax & Jericho recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Carfax & Jericho
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Carfax & Jericho recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Carfax & Jericho
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Carfax & Jericho recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Carfax & Jericho
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Carfax & Jericho recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Carfax & Jericho
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Carfax & Jericho recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Carfax & Jericho
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Carfax & Jericho recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Carfax & Jericho
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Carfax & Jericho recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Carfax & Jericho
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Carfax & Jericho recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Carfax & Jericho, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Carfax & Jericho.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carfax & Jericho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,754 | 230.5 | +9% |
| Walton Manor | 449 | 75.7 | -64% |
| Hinksey Park | 613 | 113.3 | -46% |
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | -50% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | -34% |
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -77% |
| Summertown | 279 | 39.6 | -81% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 374 | 65.5 | -69% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Carfax & Jericho over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Street | 299 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 293 |
| On or near Nightclub | 250 |
| On or near A420 | 219 |
| On or near Queen Street | 202 |
| On or near Shoe Lane | 140 |
| On or near Cornmarket Street | 139 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 119 |
| On or near St Ebbes Street | 113 |
| On or near Broad Street | 58 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Carfax & Jericho over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,210 | 43.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 584 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 266 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 203 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 170 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 123 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 95 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.0% |
Carfax & Jericho has an estimated population of 13,087. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Carfax & Jericho sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Carfax & Jericho |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 3.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 93.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.9% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% |
| Private rented homes | 60.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Carfax & Jericho a safe place to live?
Carfax & Jericho recorded 211.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Carfax & Jericho?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 767 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (436).
Is crime in Carfax & Jericho going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carfax & Jericho was down 8% on the year before: 2,767 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,004 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Carfax & Jericho?
Carfax & Jericho is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Carfax & Jericho. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.