Crime Rate in Headington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headington

The total recorded crimes in Headington, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headington crime rate of 1.93 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 Headington, encompassing approximately 49,763 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Headington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Kennett Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Headington?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Headington reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 1,098 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Headington witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Headington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 1,100 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Headington witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Headington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Headington has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 1.93 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Headington crimes were 1,098. The crime rate of Headington in 2024 was 22.06 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headington were around 1,100 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.10 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headington)CrimesRank (Headington)CrimesRank (Headington)
Carfax & Jericho204 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas136 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley93 41,370 31,246 3
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
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

Headington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202533
March 202525
February 202521
January 202523
December 202419
November 202421
October 202426
September 202427
August 202435
July 202435
June 202470
May 202432

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202410
October 20242
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202514
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202517
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202412
September 202417
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Headington in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Kennett Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barton Fields Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Headley Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Stephen Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. North Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Horwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Beeches (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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