Crime in St Mary's, Oxford: statistics, rates and trends
762 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, Oxford in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Mary's, Oxford at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mary's, Oxford
- Types of crime in St Mary's, Oxford
- St Mary's, Oxford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mary's, Oxford
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mary's, Oxford
- Demographics of St Mary's, Oxford
- Questions about crime in St Mary's, Oxford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (246), public order (83) and anti-social behaviour (81) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,120th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | St Mary's, Oxford | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 762 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.1 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,253 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Mary's, Oxford peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,161 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (719). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 762 | 105.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 719 | 99.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 744 | 102.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 813 | 112.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,064 | 146.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 937 | 129.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 908 | 125.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,121 | 154.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,161 | 160.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 72 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Mary's, Oxford recorded notably more bicycle theft (11.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.1 times the national rate) and public order (72% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (41% below) and anti-social behaviour (27% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 36 and anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 81, while vehicle crime fell from 44 to 30 and bicycle theft fell from 92 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 246 | 33.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Public order | 83 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Other theft | 68 | 9.4 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 67 | 9.2 | 0.8 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +57% |
| Drugs | 30 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 2.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Mary's, Oxford; the highest is Osney & St Thomas (231.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Temple Cowley (76.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's, Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +38% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | -22% |
| Hinksey Park | 665 | 122.9 | +17% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +101% |
| Temple Cowley | 284 | 76.4 | -27% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 651 | 91.2 | -13% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +120% |
| Cowley | 1,154 | 126.3 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in St Mary's, Oxford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 128 |
| On or near Moberly Close | 88 |
| On or near Cowley Road | 63 |
| On or near Green Street | 53 |
| On or near Randolph Street | 33 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 32 |
| On or near Leon Close | 31 |
| On or near Magdalen Road | 28 |
| On or near Denmark Street | 25 |
| On or near Bramwell Place | 23 |
Of the 681 crimes in St Mary's, Oxford with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 292 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
St Mary's, Oxford has an estimated population of 7,253 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (41.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (53%, against 20%) and more households without a car (44%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Mary's, Oxford average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Mary's, Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 41.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 53.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Mary's, Oxford a safe place to live?
St Mary's, Oxford recorded 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,120th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in St Mary's, Oxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 246 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (83).
Is crime in St Mary's, Oxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's, Oxford was up 6% on the year before: 762 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 719 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Mary's, Oxford?
About 7,253 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Mary's, Oxford?
St Mary'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.