Town And Gown, Jericho Area Of Oxford.

[sandyRoe]

I read in the news that a young man was stabbed to death in the Jericho area of Oxford last night.
I know there are some council estates in that city, would the Jericho area be considered a risky area?

[bhg481]

Wasn't it Jericho where one of Morse's murders took place?

[gingejbee]

No...Jericho is an area a few minutes walk from the city centre and has quite a "villagey" feel - eateries,etc.

[douglas9401]

A somewhat jaundiced view of public housing schemes up there. ^

[Rosie29]

Not particularly risky Sandy - it has become a desirable place to live recently. It is an area near the canal and an art house cinema. My grandson is having his wedding reception in a very nice wine bar type place in Dec. The back of the old Radcliffe Infirmary which is now research depts is also there. Mainly terraced houses and I think a strong sense of community. I used to go there a lot but my poor mobility has stopped me going there so much.

[sandyRoe]

I do remember Jericho being mentioned in one of the Morse shows, yes.
I guess with so many thugs carrying knives nowhere is safe now.

[barry1010]

'The Dead of Jericho' is the title of the book and the Morse episode

[sandyRoe]

Douglas9401,
I can't imagine members of the Bullington Club spilling out onto the street after a night on the champagne and settling an argument with knives.
But I take your point.

[Bazile]

Are the walls of Jericho still standing?

[barry1010]

There were 31 incidents of violent and/or sexual offences in Jericho during September
https://www.streetcheck.co.uk/crime/ox26bu

Compared to 3 in the more genteel Woodstock
https://www.streetcheck.co.uk/crime/ox201tx

[fiveleaves]

There are council estates in every city, probably hived off off to housing associations by now. What has that got to with it?
It's a great tragedy , but in 2022 Britain you can be killed ANYWHERE

[Hopkirk]

Jericho is definitely not a council estate, or anything like it.

[theprof]

I wouldn't say that Jericho is a risky area despite it being been a few years since I lived there myself.

[DTCwordfan]

I'm surprised to see that stat - no I wouldn't have called it an area of high crime - more a thespian/liberal arts area, a hint of bohemian life to it.