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 February 2026 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headington Hill & Northway crime rate of 2.99 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Headington Hill & Northway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Westlands Drive with total crimes: 7
  • John Garne Way with total crimes: 5

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Headington Hill & Northway)CrimesRank (Headington Hill & Northway)CrimesRank (Headington Hill & Northway)
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
HeadingtonNA NA1,098 61,100 5
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
Temple CowleyNA NA366 20262 22
SummertownNA NA358 21269 21
Walton ManorNA NA339 22198 23

Headington Hill & Northway 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20253
November 20255
October 20258
September 20252
August 20259
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 20256
November 20259
October 202516
September 20258
August 20259
July 20257
June 20257
May 202514
April 202510
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
September 20252

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20259
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Headington Hill & Northway in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Westlands Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. John Garne Way (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Snowdon Mede (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. John Buchan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. A40 (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Headington Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
10. Jack Straw'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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