Crime Rates at Marlborough Road, Oxford, OX1 4LS

Marlborough 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 4LS) 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 4LS), 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.