Crime Rate in Donnington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Donnington

The total recorded crimes in Donnington, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Donnington crime rate of 1.56 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 Donnington, encompassing approximately 38,522 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Donnington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Meadow Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Donnington?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Donnington reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 914 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Donnington witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Donnington had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 719 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Donnington witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Donnington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Donnington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Donnington has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 1.30 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Donnington crimes were 914. The crime rate of Donnington in 2024 was 23.73 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Donnington were around 719 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.05 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Donnington)CrimesRank (Donnington)CrimesRank (Donnington)
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
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
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

Donnington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202528
February 202528
January 202531
December 202435
November 202436
October 202415
September 202434
August 202423
July 202426
June 202456
May 202418

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 202413
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202526
February 202533
January 202521
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 202414
August 202417
July 20249
June 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Donnington in May 2025

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

1. Westfield Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nixon Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Arnold Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Whitson Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
7. Townsend Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A4158 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Quartermain Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Southfield Park (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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