Crime in Osney & St Thomas: statistics, rates and trends
1,754 crimes were recorded in Osney & St Thomas in the 12 months to July 2026, 230.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Osney & St Thomas at a glance
- Crime trends in Osney & St Thomas
- Types of crime in Osney & St Thomas
- Osney & St Thomas compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Osney & St Thomas
- What happened after crimes were reported in Osney & St Thomas
- Population and deprivation in Osney & St Thomas
- Questions about crime in Osney & St Thomas
- About this data
1,754 crimes were recorded in Osney & St Thomas in the 12 months to July 2026, 230.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 491 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Osney & St Thomas has the 142nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Osney & St Thomas | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,754 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 230.5 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,610 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Osney & St Thomas was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,754 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (858). Over the whole period it rose 97%, 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 | 1,754 | 230.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,668 | 219.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,567 | 205.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,513 | 198.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,352 | 177.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,165 | 153.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 858 | 112.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,000 | 131.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 891 | 117.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 182 |
| June 2026 | 174 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 177 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Osney & St Thomas 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 anti-social behaviour (+28%) and criminal damage and arson (+27%). The largest falls were in burglary (-21%) and drugs (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 491 | 64.5 | 1.88 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 426 | 56.0 | 6.76 | +25% |
| Other theft | 168 | 22.1 | 3.45 | +4% |
| Public order | 144 | 18.9 | 2.85 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 13.3 | 0.87 | +28% |
| Bicycle theft | 89 | 11.7 | 14.21 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 10.0 | 1.47 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 70 | 9.2 | 5.45 | -10% |
| Drugs | 68 | 8.9 | 2.73 | -20% |
| Robbery | 33 | 4.3 | 3.21 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -15% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.5 | 1.00 | -21% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.8 | 1.31 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.49 | -31% |
Violence and sexual offences in Osney & St Thomas
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Osney & St Thomas recorded 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Osney & St Thomas
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Osney & St Thomas recorded 426 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Osney & St Thomas
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Osney & St Thomas recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Osney & St Thomas
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Osney & St Thomas recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Osney & St Thomas
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Osney & St Thomas recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Osney & St Thomas
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Osney & St Thomas recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Osney & St Thomas
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Osney & St Thomas recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Osney & St Thomas
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Osney & St Thomas recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Osney & St Thomas
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Osney & St Thomas recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Osney & St Thomas
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Osney & St Thomas recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Osney & St Thomas
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Osney & St Thomas recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Osney & St Thomas
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Osney & St Thomas recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Osney & St Thomas
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Osney & St Thomas recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Osney & St Thomas
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Osney & St Thomas recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Osney & St Thomas, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Osney & St Thomas.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Osney & St Thomas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,767 | 211.4 | -8% |
| Walton Manor | 449 | 75.7 | -67% |
| Hinksey Park | 613 | 113.3 | -51% |
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | -54% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | -39% |
| Summertown | 279 | 39.6 | -83% |
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -79% |
| Donnington | 735 | 82.7 | -64% |
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 Osney & St Thomas over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 307 |
| On or near Police Station | 296 |
| On or near Luther Street | 189 |
| On or near Norfolk Street | 104 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 66 |
| On or near Botley Road | 60 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 55 |
| On or near Clark'S Row | 44 |
| On or near Paradise Square | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Osney & St Thomas 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 | 655 | 37.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 497 | 28.3% |
| Under investigation | 195 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 101 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 88 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Osney & St Thomas has an estimated population of 7,610. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Osney & St Thomas sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Osney & St Thomas |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 39.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Osney & St Thomas a safe place to live?
Osney & St Thomas recorded 230.5 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 Osney & St Thomas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (426).
Is crime in Osney & St Thomas going up or down?
Recorded crime in Osney & St Thomas was up 5% on the year before: 1,754 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,668 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Osney & St Thomas?
Osney & St Thomas 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 Osney & St Thomas. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.