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Is Oxford, Ohio Safe?

Population 22,387 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Oxford is a smaller community of 22,387 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,733 per 100K.

Oxford Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricOxfordOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate361.8312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1937.32033.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate221.0--268.2
Theft Rate1733.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate250.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

229.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

362/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1937/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Oxford

Violent crime in Oxford is close to the national average. The rate of 361.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1937.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,733 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Oxford Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault221
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary350
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,733
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft250
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Oxford Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oxford
361.8
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Oxford
1937.3
State
2033.5
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 229.9 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?
229.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 361.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1937.3 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 (1,733 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 Ohio?
Below average for the state. Oxford ranks behind about 61% of Ohio 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, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Oxford?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.9 per-thousand rate put Oxford below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 362 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Oxford?
361.8 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (221), robbery (68), and murder (7.0) 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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