Crime Rate in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

The total recorded crimes in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cutteslowe & Sunnymead crime rate of 1.98 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 Cutteslowe & Sunnymead, encompassing approximately 16,149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 10
  • Summerfield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wentworth Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cutteslowe & Sunnymead?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Cutteslowe & Sunnymead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 443 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Cutteslowe & Sunnymead had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 379 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Cutteslowe & Sunnymead crimes were 443. The crime rate of Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in 2024 was 27.43 (year) or 2.29 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead were around 379 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.47 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)
Carfax & Jericho251 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas155 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley112 41,370 31,246 3
Headington115 31,098 61,100 5
St Clement's78 81,107 51,235 4
Littlemore99 51,275 41,093 6
Lye Valley95 6634 13645 13
Blackbird Leys79 7910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley57 141,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook61 12896 10847 8
Donnington78 9914 8719 11
St Mary's60 13823 11777 9
Churchill67 11771 12733 10
Hinksey Park68 10586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst56 15576 15552 14
Barton & Sandhills37 16520 16474 16
Marston34 17408 19423 17
Wolvercote28 21439 18358 19
Temple Cowley30 19366 20262 22
Headington Hill & Northway26 22332 23317 20
Walton Manor30 20339 22198 23
Summertown16 23358 21269 21

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202519
April 202517
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 202414
November 202412
October 202420
September 20248
August 202421

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in July 2025

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

1. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wentworth Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stratfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Goose Green Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sheriff'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bladon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Upland Park Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
9. Southdale Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
10. Aldrich Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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