Crime Rates at Marigold Close, Oxford, OX4 7YE

Marigold Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Blackbird Leys , and the 78th 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 Marigold Close (OX4 7YE) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.5% lower than the Blackbird Leys average (116.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marigold Close (OX4 7YE), the main crime hotspot is near Crowberry Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.