Crime in Marston: statistics, rates and trends
343 crimes were recorded in Marston in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (140), anti-social behaviour (53) and other theft (32) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Marston | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 343 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,411 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marston peaked in the year to August 2023 (456 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (311). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 343 | 46.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 373 | 50.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 371 | 50.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 456 | 61.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 375 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 382 | 51.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 311 | 42.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 338 | 45.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 355 | 47.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and criminal damage and arson (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 43 to 53, while criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 18.9 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -56% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marston; the highest is Osney & St Thomas (231.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Summertown (40.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | +39% |
| Walton Manor | 457 | 77.0 | +66% |
| Headington | 1,105 | 118.8 | +157% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +356% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +212% |
| Summertown | 285 | 40.5 | -13% |
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | +127% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +400% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Marston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Edgeway Road | 19 |
| On or near Fairfax Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Windsor Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Cumberlege Close | 12 |
| On or near Marston Road | 12 |
| On or near Raymund Road | 12 |
| On or near Hugh Allen Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 11 |
Of the 290 crimes in Marston with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 30.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 4.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Marston has an estimated population of 7,411 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.7%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%) and more private renting (29%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marston average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Marston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marston a safe place to live?
Marston recorded 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,187th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Marston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marston was down 8% on the year before: 343 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 373 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marston?
About 7,411 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marston?
Marston 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.