Crime Rate in Barton & Sandhills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barton & Sandhills

The total recorded crimes in Barton & Sandhills, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barton & Sandhills crime rate of 2.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Barton & Sandhills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Place with total crimes: 4
  • Bassett Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cress Hill Place 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 areas in the Oxford.

    • 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 areas in the Oxford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Barton & Sandhills has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.35 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barton & Sandhills)CrimesRank (Barton & Sandhills)CrimesRank (Barton & Sandhills)
Carfax & Jericho204 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas136 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley93 41,370 31,246 3
Headington96 31,098 61,100 5
St Clement's73 71,107 51,235 4
Littlemore90 51,275 41,093 6
Blackbird Leys77 6910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley68 81,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook61 11896 10847 8
Donnington60 12914 8719 11
St Mary's66 10823 11777 9
Lye Valley66 9634 13645 13
Churchill38 18771 12733 10
Hinksey Park59 13586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst49 15576 15552 14
Marston50 14408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead48 16443 17379 18
Walton Manor40 17339 22198 23
Wolvercote30 20439 18358 19
Headington Hill & Northway28 22332 23317 20
Temple Cowley29 21366 20262 22
Summertown21 23358 21269 21

Barton & Sandhills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202518
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202514
February 202513
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 202415
August 202423
July 202419
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Barton & Sandhills in May 2025

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

1. Sherwood Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bassett Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cress Hill Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bursill Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Delbush Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Routh Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Stowford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cranley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lydia Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Edgecombe Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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