Total Crime Rate
105.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026John Garne Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Marston , and the 138th highest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around John Garne Way (OX3 0TX) in the last 12 months was 105.3 per 1,000 residents and was 106.7% higher than the Marston average (50.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around John Garne Way (OX3 0TX), the main crime hotspot is near John Garne Way. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 7 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 | Burglary | John Garne Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | John Garne Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | John Garne Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | John Garne Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Marston Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
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