Crime in St Clement's, Oxford: statistics, rates and trends
882 crimes were recorded in St Clement's, Oxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Clement's, Oxford at a glance
- Crime trends in St Clement's, Oxford
- Types of crime in St Clement's, Oxford
- St Clement's, Oxford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Clement's, Oxford
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Clement's, Oxford
- Population and deprivation in St Clement's, Oxford
- Questions about crime in St Clement's, Oxford
- About this data
882 crimes were recorded in St Clement's, Oxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 344 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Clement's, Oxford has the 537th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Clement's, Oxford | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 882 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.7 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,312 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Clement's, Oxford was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,250 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (830). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 882 | 139.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 913 | 144.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,124 | 178.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,250 | 198.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 830 | 131.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,166 | 184.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,006 | 159.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 978 | 154.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 897 | 142.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Clement's, Oxford 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 drugs (+24%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in burglary (-35%) and shoplifting (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 344 | 54.5 | 1.59 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 14.1 | 0.92 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 13.3 | 1.61 | -34% |
| Other theft | 69 | 10.9 | 1.71 | +11% |
| Public order | 60 | 9.5 | 1.43 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 9.3 | 1.38 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 57 | 9.0 | 10.97 | -5% |
| Drugs | 41 | 6.5 | 1.99 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 5.5 | 1.13 | -10% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.14 | -22% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 0.82 | +17% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 0.45 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -76% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Clement's, Oxford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Clement's, Oxford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Clement's, Oxford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Clement's, Oxford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Clement's, Oxford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Clement's, Oxford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Clement's, Oxford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Clement's, Oxford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Clement's, Oxford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Clement's, Oxford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Clement's, Oxford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Clement's, Oxford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Clement's, Oxford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Clement's, Oxford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Clement's, Oxford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Clement's, Oxford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Clement's, Oxford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Clement's, Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | -25% |
| Donnington | 735 | 82.7 | -41% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | -36% |
| Hinksey Park | 613 | 113.3 | -19% |
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | -45% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,767 | 211.4 | +51% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 374 | 65.5 | -53% |
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -66% |
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 St Clement's, Oxford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Top Road | 155 |
| On or near Avenue Lane | 121 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near The Plain | 50 |
| On or near Dawson Street | 34 |
| On or near York Place | 34 |
| On or near Bartlemas Road | 32 |
| On or near Collins Street | 28 |
| On or near Little Brewery Street | 26 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Clement's, Oxford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 256 | 29.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 28.1% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 89 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
St Clement's, Oxford has an estimated population of 6,312. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Clement's, Oxford sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Clement's, Oxford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.0% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is St Clement's, Oxford a safe place to live?
St Clement's, Oxford recorded 139.7 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 St Clement's, Oxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in St Clement's, Oxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Clement's, Oxford was down 3% on the year before: 882 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 913 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Clement's, Oxford?
St Clement's, Oxford 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 St Clement's, Oxford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.