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Is Oxford, Alabama Safe?

Population 22,199 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,199, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Oxford earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,361 per 100K.

Oxford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOxfordAlabama AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate393.0309.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2005.72069.31,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate301.0--268.2
Theft Rate1361.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate426.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

239.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2006/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oxford

Violent crime in Oxford is close to the national average. The rate of 393.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2005.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,361 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 301 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Oxford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault301
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary326
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,361
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft426
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Oxford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oxford
393.0
State
309.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oxford
2005.7
State
2069.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Oxford Safety

Is Oxford safe?
Not especially. Oxford earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Oxford?
239.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 393.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2005.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Oxford safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Oxford's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,361 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Oxford?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Oxford generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Oxford police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Oxford?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Oxford's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Oxford compare to other cities in Alabama?
Below average for the state. Oxford ranks behind about 78% of Alabama cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Oxford to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Oxford?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.9 per-thousand rate put Oxford below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oxford?
393.0 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (301), robbery (46), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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