Crime in St Clement's, Oxford: statistics, rates and trends
912 crimes were recorded in St Clement's, Oxford in the 12 months to August 2026, 144.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Clement's, Oxford
- Questions about crime in St Clement's, Oxford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (361), shoplifting (98) and anti-social behaviour (83) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 481st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | St Clement's, Oxford | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 912 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.5 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,312 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Clement's, Oxford peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,249 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (857). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 912 | 144.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 929 | 147.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,099 | 174.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,249 | 197.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 857 | 135.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,105 | 175.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,036 | 164.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 989 | 156.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 923 | 146.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Clement's, Oxford recorded notably more bicycle theft (10.2 times the national rate), drugs (2.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (84% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 33 to 44, while burglary fell from 30 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 57.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 15.5 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 13.1 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Other theft | 70 | 11.1 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 63 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 53 | 8.4 | 0.8 | -10% |
| Drugs | 44 | 7.0 | 3.3 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Clement's, Oxford; the highest is Carfax & Jericho (211.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Marston (46.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Clement's, Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | -27% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | -44% |
| Churchill | 699 | 86.8 | -40% |
| Hinksey Park | 665 | 122.9 | -15% |
| Temple Cowley | 284 | 76.4 | -47% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +46% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | -55% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -68% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in St Clement's, Oxford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hill Top Road” (178).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Top Road | 178 |
| On or near Avenue Lane | 136 |
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near The Plain | 47 |
| On or near Bartlemas Road | 35 |
| On or near Dawson Street | 35 |
| On or near York Place | 32 |
| On or near Collins Street | 30 |
| On or near Little Brewery Street | 27 |
| On or near Penson'S Gardens | 24 |
Of the 829 crimes in St Clement's, Oxford with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 30.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 240 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 18.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
St Clement's, Oxford has an estimated population of 6,312 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (42.3%, against 7.9%), more private renting (46%, against 20%) and more households without a car (42%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Clement's, Oxford average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Clement's, Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 42.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Clement's, Oxford a safe place to live?
St Clement's, Oxford recorded 144.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 481st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in St Clement's, Oxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (98).
Is crime in St Clement's, Oxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Clement's, Oxford was down 2% on the year before: 912 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 929 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Clement's, Oxford?
About 6,312 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Clement's, Oxford?
St Clement's, Oxford 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.