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Burglary Rates in Lye Valley

Oxford, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Lye Valley recorded 13 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 54% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

13

1.54 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

737

87.3 per 1,000 residents

54% below the UK average38% below the South East regional average

How does Lye Valley rank?

Within Oxford

24 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

22th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
217
29%
Other Crime
171
23%
Shoplifting
161
22%
Vehicle Crime
61
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
61
8%
Drug Offences
38
5%
Burglary
13
2%
Robbery
11
1%
Theft from Person
4
1%

Property mix in Lye Valley

Source: Census 2021 · 2,664 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 55%Terraced 14%Flats 24%

The most common property type in Lye Valley is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Lye Valley homeowners

Most homes in Lye Valley are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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