Crime Rate in Headington Hill & Northway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headington Hill & Northway

The total recorded crimes in Headington Hill & Northway, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headington Hill & Northway crime rate of 2.10 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 Hill & Northway, encompassing approximately 13,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Headington Hill & Northway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snowdon Mede with total crimes: 4
  • Rolfe Place with total crimes: 3
  • Westlands Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Headington Hill & Northway?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Headington Hill & Northway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 332 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Headington Hill & Northway recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Headington Hill & Northway had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 317 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Headington Hill & Northway recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Headington Hill & Northway has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Headington Hill & Northway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Headington Hill & Northway has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Headington Hill & Northway crimes were 332. The crime rate of Headington Hill & Northway in 2024 was 24.84 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headington Hill & Northway were around 317 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.72 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headington Hill & Northway)CrimesRank (Headington Hill & Northway)CrimesRank (Headington Hill & Northway)
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
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
Temple Cowley29 21366 20262 22
Summertown21 23358 21269 21

Headington Hill & Northway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Drugs 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 9 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202513
February 20259
January 20259
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 202411
November 20244
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Headington Hill & Northway in May 2025

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

1. Snowdon Mede (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Rolfe Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. Westlands Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. John Garne Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. B4495 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mary Price Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cuckoo Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Pullens Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Doris Field Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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