Crime Rate in Headington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headington

The total recorded crimes in Headington, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headington crime rate of 2.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
Headington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kennett Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Headington has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 2.01 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)
Carfax & Jericho245 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas137 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley105 31,370 31,246 3
St Clement's65 101,107 51,235 4
Littlemore103 41,275 41,093 6
Donnington95 6914 8719 11
Blackbird Leys59 12910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley76 71,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook53 13896 10847 8
Hinksey Park73 8586 14502 15
St Mary's53 14823 11777 9
Quarry & Risinghurst65 9576 15552 14
Churchill60 11771 12733 10
Lye Valley47 15634 13645 13
Barton & Sandhills42 16520 16474 16
Marston32 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead27 19443 17379 18
Wolvercote25 22439 18358 19
Summertown29 18358 21269 21
Headington Hill & Northway26 20332 23317 20
Temple Cowley20 23366 20262 22
Walton Manor26 21339 22198 23

Headington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202521
January 202523
December 202419
November 202421
October 202426
September 202427
August 202435
July 202435
June 202470
May 202432
April 202425

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 202416
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 202410
October 20242
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Headington in March 2025

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

1. Kennett Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
5. Latimer Grange (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Franklin Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
8. Ash Grove (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Stephen Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Brookside (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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