Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Benson Place area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Carfax & Jericho , and the 92nd 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 Benson Place (OX2 6QH) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 89.3% lower than the Carfax & Jericho average (313.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Bicycle theft with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Benson Place (OX2 6QH), the main crime hotspot is near Further/Higher Educational Building. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carfax & Jericho| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crick Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Fyfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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