Crime Rates at Ashhurst Way, Oxford, OX4 4RF

Ashhurst Way area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Cowley , and the 182nd 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 Ashhurst Way (OX4 4RF) in the last 12 months was 59.5 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% lower than the Cowley average (140.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 29.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ashhurst Way (OX4 4RF), the main crime hotspot is near Carole'S Way. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.