Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Blandford Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 427 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 Blandford Avenue (OX2 8EA) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 69.0% lower than the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average (55.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blandford Avenue (OX2 8EA), the main crime hotspot is near Bladon Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oxford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sheriff'S Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Carey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Foxton Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Five Mile Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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