Crime Rate in Barton & Sandhills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barton & Sandhills

The total recorded crimes in Barton & Sandhills, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barton & Sandhills crime rate of 2.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barton & Sandhills, encompassing approximately 15,749 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Barton & Sandhills Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Taggs Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Underhill Circus with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barton & Sandhills?

To understand the safety of Barton & Sandhills, we need to analyze Barton & Sandhills crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Barton & Sandhills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 520 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barton & Sandhills recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barton & Sandhills had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 474 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barton & Sandhills recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Barton & Sandhills has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Barton & Sandhills Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barton & Sandhills has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.67 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Barton & Sandhills crimes were 520. The crime rate of Barton & Sandhills in 2024 was 33.02 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barton & Sandhills were around 474 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.10 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)
Carfax & Jericho245 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas137 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley105 31,370 31,246 3
St Clement's65 101,107 51,235 4
Littlemore103 41,275 41,093 6
Headington100 51,098 61,100 5
Donnington95 6914 8719 11
Blackbird Leys59 12910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley76 71,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook53 13896 10847 8
Hinksey Park73 8586 14502 15
St Mary's53 14823 11777 9
Quarry & Risinghurst65 9576 15552 14
Churchill60 11771 12733 10
Lye Valley47 15634 13645 13
Marston32 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead27 19443 17379 18
Wolvercote25 22439 18358 19
Summertown29 18358 21269 21
Headington Hill & Northway26 20332 23317 20
Temple Cowley20 23366 20262 22
Walton Manor26 21339 22198 23

Barton & Sandhills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 202415
August 202423
July 202419
June 202428
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202419

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barton & Sandhills in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barton & Sandhills postcode area is presented below.

1. Taggs Gate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Underhill Circus (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Alden Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lydia Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wilcote Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Atkinson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Green Ridges (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Cress Hill Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sherwood Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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