Crime in Lye Valley: statistics, rates and trends
682 crimes were recorded in Lye Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lye Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Lye Valley
- Types of crime in Lye Valley
- Lye Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lye Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lye Valley
- Population and deprivation in Lye Valley
- Questions about crime in Lye Valley
- About this data
682 crimes were recorded in Lye Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 207 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lye Valley has the 1,936th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lye Valley | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 682 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.7 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,783 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lye Valley was highest in the year to July 2026 (682 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (371). Over the whole period it rose 84%, 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 | 682 | 77.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 622 | 70.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 634 | 72.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 624 | 71.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 636 | 72.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 607 | 69.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 563 | 64.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 473 | 53.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 371 | 42.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lye Valley 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+105%) and shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in other theft (-16%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 15.6 | 1.88 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 6.5 | 1.32 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -16% |
| Drugs | 43 | 4.9 | 1.50 | +105% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.1 | 0.60 | +20% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 3.6 | 4.43 | +10% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 0.48 | +36% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.4 | 1.01 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lye Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lye Valley recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lye Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lye Valley recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lye Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lye Valley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lye Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lye Valley recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lye Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lye Valley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lye Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lye Valley recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lye Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lye Valley recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lye Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lye Valley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lye Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lye Valley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lye Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lye Valley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lye Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lye Valley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lye Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lye Valley recorded 9 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lye Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lye Valley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lye Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lye Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lye Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lye Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lye Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | -0% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | +15% |
| Cowley | 1,166 | 127.6 | +64% |
| Donnington | 735 | 82.7 | +6% |
| Quarry & Risinghurst | 365 | 53.8 | -31% |
| Blackbird Leys | 728 | 109.2 | +41% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +80% |
| Headington | 1,118 | 120.2 | +55% |
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 Lye Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 165 |
| On or near The Slade | 30 |
| On or near Burbush Road | 29 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Ivy Close | 25 |
| On or near Hundred Acres Close | 23 |
| On or near Alec Issigonis Way | 21 |
| On or near Eastfield Place | 21 |
| On or near Fanshawe Place | 20 |
| On or near Peat Moors | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lye Valley 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 | 284 | 41.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 169 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 8.8% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 7.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Lye Valley has an estimated population of 8,783. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lye Valley sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lye Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.9% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Lye Valley a safe place to live?
Lye Valley recorded 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Lye Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (137).
Is crime in Lye Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lye Valley was up 10% on the year before: 682 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lye Valley?
Lye Valley 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 Lye Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.