Oxford
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Oxford safe?
Crime in Oxford is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Oxford has 8.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Oxford is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Oxford | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.2 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.5 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.1 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 5693 49%
- Shoplifting 1689 15%
- Public order 1648 14%
- Other theft 1430 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 1116 10%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Oxford has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Oxford has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 85%
- Some flooding 13%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Oxford.
OxfordNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 2 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 1.6.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Oxford?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Oxford is currently Medium.
How does crime in Oxford compare with England?
Crime in Oxford is higher than the England rate. Oxford has 8.4 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Oxford is safe?
No. These figures are for Oxford as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Oxford?
This Oxford page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report