Safest Places to Live in Oxford 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oxford (OX2) recorded the lowest crime rate in Oxford, with 70 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Oxford (OX1) recorded 425 crimes in the same period — more than 6x the crime count of the safest area. The 4 postcode areas analysed in Oxford span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Oxford OX2
Violence & sexual offences
70
crimes
2
Oxford OX3
Violence & sexual offences
198
crimes
3
Oxford OX4
Violence & sexual offences
418
crimes
4
Oxford OX1
Violence & sexual offences
425
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Oxford OX1
Violence & sexual offences
425
crimes
2
Oxford OX4
Violence & sexual offences
418
crimes
3
Oxford OX3
Violence & sexual offences
198
crimes
4
Oxford OX2
Violence & sexual offences
70
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Oxford?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oxford (OX2) is the safest area in Oxford, recording 70 crimes — 75% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Oxford?

Oxford (OX1) recorded the most crime in Oxford in April 2026, with 425 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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