Total Crime Rate
41.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlborough Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hinksey Park , and the 124th lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marlborough Road (OX1 4FS) in the last 12 months was 41.1 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% lower than the Hinksey Park average (107.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Road (OX1 4FS), the main crime hotspot is near Luther Street. Police recorded 182 crimes here, including 145 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hinksey Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Luther Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Ford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Luther Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Luther Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Luther Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shire Lake Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shire Lake Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shire Lake Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Long Ford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Long Ford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Ford Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Luther Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Edith Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Edith Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Edith Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Edith Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edith Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edith Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edith Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Friars Wharf | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Friars Wharf | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Luther Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shire Lake Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thames Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thames Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kineton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Sports/Recreation Area | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Speedwell Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Luther Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Luther Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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