Crime in Carfax & Jericho: statistics, rates and trends
2,764 crimes were recorded in Carfax & Jericho in the 12 months to August 2026, 211.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Carfax & Jericho
- Questions about crime in Carfax & Jericho
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (776), shoplifting (422) and other theft (274) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 175th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Carfax & Jericho | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,764 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 211.2 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,087 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Carfax & Jericho peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,741 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,167). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,764 | 211.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,887 | 220.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,056 | 233.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,671 | 204.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,821 | 215.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,167 | 165.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,685 | 205.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,669 | 280.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,741 | 285.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 248 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Carfax & Jericho recorded notably more bicycle theft (23.9 times the national rate), theft from the person (8.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.8 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (39% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 145 to 214 and robbery rose from 38 to 52, while theft from the person fell from 286 to 183 and shoplifting fell from 542 to 422.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 776 | 59.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 422 | 32.2 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Other theft | 274 | 20.9 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 260 | 19.9 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Bicycle theft | 258 | 19.7 | 0.8 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 16.4 | 15.4 | +48% |
| Theft from the person | 183 | 14.0 | 1.7 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.6 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Robbery | 52 | 4.0 | 1.4 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Carfax & Jericho; the highest is Osney & St Thomas (231.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Summertown (40.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Carfax & Jericho |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +10% |
| Walton Manor | 457 | 77.0 | -64% |
| Hinksey Park | 665 | 122.9 | -42% |
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | -50% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | -32% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -78% |
| Summertown | 285 | 40.5 | -81% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Carfax & Jericho over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castle Street” (308).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Street | 308 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 285 |
| On or near Nightclub | 267 |
| On or near A420 | 226 |
| On or near Queen Street | 207 |
| On or near Shoe Lane | 139 |
| On or near Cornmarket Street | 136 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 110 |
| On or near St Ebbes Street | 103 |
| On or near Magdalen Street | 55 |
Of the 2,550 crimes in Carfax & Jericho with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,214 | 47.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 587 | 23.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 257 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 189 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 121 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 9 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Carfax & Jericho has an estimated population of 13,087 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (79.3%, against 7.9%), more private renting (60%, against 20%) and more households without a car (57%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Carfax & Jericho average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Carfax & Jericho | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 3.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 24.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 2.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 79.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 1.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 60.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Carfax & Jericho a safe place to live?
Carfax & Jericho recorded 211.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 175th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Carfax & Jericho?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 776 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (422).
Is crime in Carfax & Jericho going up or down?
Recorded crime in Carfax & Jericho was down 4% on the year before: 2,764 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,887 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Carfax & Jericho?
About 13,087 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Carfax & Jericho?
Carfax & Jericho is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.