Crime Rate in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

The total recorded crimes in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cutteslowe & Sunnymead crime rate of 2.97 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Goose Green Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rawson Close with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Cutteslowe & Sunnymead has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)
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
Barton & Sandhills37 19520 16474 16
Walton Manor40 17339 22198 23
Wolvercote30 20439 18358 19
Headington Hill & Northway28 22332 23317 20
Temple Cowley29 21366 20262 22
Summertown21 23358 21269 21

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in May 2025

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

1. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Goose Green Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rawson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Wren Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Water Eaton Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
6. First Turn (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jackson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Carlton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Elsfield Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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