Based on April 2026 Police data, Chesterton (OX25) recorded the lowest crime rate in Oxfordshire, with 0 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Oxford (OX1) recorded 425 crimes in the same period. The 26 postcode areas analysed in Oxfordshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Chesterton (OX25) is the safest area in Oxfordshire, recording 0 crimes — 100% fewer than the average across the 26 areas analysed. was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
What is the most dangerous area in Oxfordshire?
Oxford (OX1) recorded the most crime in Oxfordshire 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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