Oxford Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oxford's November 2025 crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents places it 24.7% above the UK average of 7.3, reflecting the challenges of a major academic and tourist hub. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (32.3% of all crimes), shoplifting (11.8%), and other theft (10.3%), all of which are significantly higher than national benchmarks. This pattern aligns with Oxford's character as a university city, where retail areas attract both students and visitors, contributing to elevated rates of shoplifting and bicycle theft (900% above UK average). Seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping and the approach of winter holidays likely amplified retail-related crimes, while the extended darkness of November evenings may have influenced public order incidents. Violence and sexual offences. from October, remain high, possibly linked to the density of student populations and the social dynamics of the university environment. The relatively low rates of burglary (33% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (43% below UK average) suggest that community engagement and policing strategies in residential areas may be effective. The overall crime rate, while stable month-on-month, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk sectors such as retail and public spaces.

November 2025 saw notable increases in possession of weapons (+125%) and robbery (+109.1%), though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. Public order offences rose by 30.9%, likely linked to Bonfire Night events and the transition to darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 37.8%, possibly reflecting reduced socialising during the month. Shoplifting and other theft remain strikingly high, with shoplifting 75% above the UK average (0.6 vs 1.1 per 1,000). This disparity highlights Oxford's unique challenges as a university city and tourist destination, where retail areas attract both students and visitors. Vehicle crime decreased by 8.2%, a modest decline that may relate to reduced commuter traffic during the holiday season. The contrast between violent crimes (down 7.8%) and property crimes (stable) suggests shifting dynamics in the local crime profile.

Oxford's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, rising by just 0.6% from 9.0 to 9.1 per 1,000 residents. This minimal shift suggests consistency in local crime patterns despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, 50 crimes were reported over the 30-day period, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a densely populated academic and tourist hub. When scaled to the area's population of 166,034, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 110 residents — a figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to the community's size. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the comparison to national figures is not provided here, as the focus remains on Oxford's local context. The stability in overall crime rate contrasts with significant variations in specific categories, which are explored in other sections.