Crime Rate in Headington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headington

The total recorded crimes in Headington, Oxford, UK in February 2026 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headington crime rate of 1.69 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Headington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Kennett Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Headington)CrimesRank (Headington)CrimesRank (Headington)
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
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
Cutteslowe & SunnymeadNA NA443 17379 18
WolvercoteNA NA439 18358 19
Headington Hill & NorthwayNA NA332 23317 20
Temple CowleyNA NA366 20262 22
SummertownNA NA358 21269 21
Walton ManorNA NA339 22198 23

Headington 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 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202632
December 202520
November 202529
October 202539
September 202532
August 202542
July 202529
June 202528
May 202540
April 202533
March 202525
February 202521

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20256
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 202510
October 202512
September 20253
August 202510
July 202517
June 20255
May 202510
April 202514
March 202514
February 20251

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 202510
November 202510
October 20256
September 20258
August 20256
July 20258
June 20255
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20254
November 20256
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20258
August 20255
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20255
July 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202613
December 20258
November 20258
October 20259
September 202512
August 20256
July 202512
June 20257
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202613
December 20258
November 20258
October 202512
September 202517
August 20259
July 202525
June 202523
May 20255
April 20257
March 202517
February 20257

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257

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

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
May 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Headington in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Other theft5
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Kennett Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Stephen Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Mattock Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Blackburn Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brookside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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