Crime in Osney & St Thomas: statistics, rates and trends
1,761 crimes were recorded in Osney & St Thomas in the 12 months to August 2026, 231.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Osney & St Thomas
- Questions about crime in Osney & St Thomas
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (486), shoplifting (425) and other theft (162) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 142nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Osney & St Thomas | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,761 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 231.4 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,610 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Osney & St Thomas of any year here (1,761 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 97%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,761 | 231.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,646 | 216.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,620 | 212.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,498 | 196.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,366 | 179.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,191 | 156.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 842 | 110.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,013 | 133.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 893 | 117.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 145 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Osney & St Thomas recorded notably more bicycle theft (13.9 times the national rate), shoplifting (6.6 times the national rate) and theft from the person (5.3 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (29% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 74 to 108 and criminal damage and arson rose from 61 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 486 | 63.9 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 425 | 55.8 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Other theft | 162 | 21.3 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 154 | 20.2 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 87 | 11.4 | 0.8 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 68 | 8.9 | 1.7 | -13% |
| Drugs | 66 | 8.7 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Robbery | 32 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Osney & St Thomas has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Osney & St Thomas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | -9% |
| Walton Manor | 457 | 77.0 | -67% |
| Hinksey Park | 665 | 122.9 | -47% |
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | -55% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | -38% |
| Summertown | 285 | 40.5 | -83% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -80% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Osney & St Thomas over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (295).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 295 |
| On or near Police Station | 291 |
| On or near Luther Street | 196 |
| On or near Norfolk Street | 105 |
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 69 |
| On or near Botley Road | 63 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 52 |
| On or near Clark'S Row | 51 |
| On or near Paradise Square | 43 |
Of the 1,653 crimes in Osney & St Thomas with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 663 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 497 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 84 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Osney & St Thomas has an estimated population of 7,610 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (50.2%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (50%, against 23%) and more private renting (40%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Osney & St Thomas average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Osney & St Thomas | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 50.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Osney & St Thomas a safe place to live?
Osney & St Thomas recorded 231.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 142nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Osney & St Thomas?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 486 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (425).
Is crime in Osney & St Thomas going up or down?
Recorded crime in Osney & St Thomas was up 7% on the year before: 1,761 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,646 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Osney & St Thomas?
About 7,610 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Osney & St Thomas?
Osney & St Thomas 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.