Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Forest Hill & Holton , and the 200th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (OX9 2ND) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Forest Hill & Holton average (77.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode OX9 2ND, the main crime hotspot is near Fernhill Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Forest Hill & Holton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oxford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oxford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oxford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Thame Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Thame Road | Under investigation |
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