Oxford Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oxford's total crime rate in November 2025 remained at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.8% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This rate, while consistent with the prior month, reflects the city's unique demographic and geographic profile as a major university town with a dense population and significant foot traffic. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.1% of total), shoplifting (12.0%), and other theft (10.2%), all of which contribute to the overall elevated rate compared to the UK. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.8 per 1,000, were 9% above the UK average, potentially linked to the city's nightlife and academic calendar. Shoplifting, however, showed an even starker disparity, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.6 per 1,000, a gap of 59%. This could be attributed to the high number of retail outlets and the transient population of students and visitors. Bicycle theft, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 900% above the UK average, likely due to the city's heavy reliance on cycling as a transport mode. November's seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—may have influenced these trends, with increased foot traffic and extended hours of activity creating opportunities for certain crimes. However, the stability in the overall crime rate suggests that any localized increases may be counterbalanced by reductions in other categories, such as anti-social behaviour, which fell by 36.9% compared to the previous month. This interplay of factors underscores the complexity of maintaining public safety in a dynamic urban environment.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 125% compared to the previous month, driven by a jump from 4 to 9 incidents. Robbery also increased sharply, rising 91.7% as the number of cases climbed from 12 to 23. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions in public spaces, or unseasonably warm evenings that extend social activity into the night. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 36.9%, likely due to a combination of targeted policing efforts and the natural ebb of seasonal events. Bicycle theft, already 900% above the UK average, remained a stark outlier, potentially linked to the city's student population and the high volume of cycling during the academic term. Meanwhile, violent crimes decreased by 9.6%, influenced by the end of term holidays reducing foot traffic in certain areas. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Oxford and the need for adaptive policing strategies.

Oxford's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity, though localized shifts in specific categories warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the city recorded approximately 50 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 116 residents. This rate, while consistent with the prior month, places Oxford significantly above the UK average for total crime, though the local population's density and the city's characteristics may influence this comparison. With a population of 173,486, the 1-in-116 figure reflects the concentration of activity in a built-up area with a mix of academic, retail, and residential zones. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of ongoing challenges, the monthly exposure metric offers a broader perspective on how frequently residents encounter crime in their daily lives, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.