{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/oxford","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:32:36.707Z","place":{"city":"Oxford","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":51.75222,"lon":-1.25596},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.91,"caps":[],"databaseScore":84,"travellerSentiment":{"score":88,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe Oxford as welcoming and safe, with visitors feeling comfortable walking during daylight and early evening, though some note occasional petty theft in crowded areas.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":88,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":75,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Violent crime is rare, police presence is visible, and infrastructure is reliable, making it a low‑risk destination overall.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon; incidents are isolated to poorly lit peripheral streets after midnight"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs in busy tourist zones and on public transport; hotspots include the High Street, Christ Church, and university libraries"},"safeAreas":["City Centre","North Oxford","South Oxford"],"avoidAreas":["Blackbird Leys (higher crime rates, avoid entirely)","Iffley (caution advised after dark)"],"scams":["Unlicensed minicab touts overcharging tourists","Fake or touted tickets for university events","Inflated restaurant bills in tourist‑heavy zones","Pickpocketing of phones and wallets in crowded areas"],"zones":[{"name":"City Centre","level":"caution","note":"Busy tourist hub with pickpocketing and late-night disorder; stay alert, especially after dark"},{"name":"Jericho","level":"caution","note":"Popular student area with nightlife; petty theft and occasional disturbances reported"},{"name":"St. Giles","level":"caution","note":"Historic streets near colleges; bike theft common, remain vigilant with belongings"},{"name":"Cowley","level":"caution","note":"Residential district with higher crime perception; standard precautions advised"},{"name":"Iffley","level":"caution","note":"Suburban area noted for social housing; daytime safe, reduced activity after dark"},{"name":"Blackbird Leys","level":"avoid","note":"High deprivation area with elevated crime rates; generally avoided by visitors"},{"name":"North Oxford","level":"safe","note":"Affluent residential zone with low crime; well-patrolled and quiet"},{"name":"South Oxford","level":"safe","note":"Quiet, leafy neighborhoods; minimal incidents, safe for evening walks"}]}}