Crime Rates at North Hinksey Lane, Oxford, OX2 0LX

North Hinksey Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell , and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .

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 North Hinksey Lane (OX2 0LX) in the last 12 months was 19.6 per 1,000 residents and was 54.1% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average (42.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around North Hinksey Lane (OX2 0LX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shopping Area (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.