Crime Rate in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead

The total recorded crimes in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead, Oxford, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cutteslowe & Sunnymead crime rate of 1.36 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsfield Way with total crimes: 5
  • Water Eaton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Summerfield 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)CrimesRank (Cutteslowe & Sunnymead)
Carfax & JerichoNA NA3,530 12,725 1
Osney & St ThomasNA NA1,865 21,630 2
CowleyNA NA1,370 31,246 3
St Clement'sNA NA1,107 51,235 4
LittlemoreNA NA1,275 41,093 6
HeadingtonNA NA1,098 61,100 5
Blackbird LeysNA NA910 9931 7
Rose Hill & IffleyNA NA1,023 7648 12
Northfield BrookNA NA896 10847 8
DonningtonNA NA914 8719 11
St Mary'sNA NA823 11777 9
ChurchillNA NA771 12733 10
Lye ValleyNA NA634 13645 13
Quarry & RisinghurstNA NA576 15552 14
Hinksey ParkNA NA586 14502 15
Barton & SandhillsNA NA520 16474 16
MarstonNA NA408 19423 17
WolvercoteNA NA439 18358 19
Headington Hill & NorthwayNA NA332 23317 20
Temple CowleyNA NA366 20262 22
SummertownNA NA358 21269 21
Walton ManorNA NA339 22198 23

Cutteslowe & Sunnymead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 202513
November 20256
October 202510
September 202513
August 202510
July 20258
June 20259
May 202519
April 202517
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20251
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
February 20251

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20256
October 20253
September 20258
August 20253
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
November 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
July 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in February 2026

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

1. Elsfield Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Water Eaton Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Millway Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Goose Green Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bladon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. First Turn (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Upland Park Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Islip Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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