Crime Rate in Littlemore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littlemore

The total recorded crimes in Littlemore, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littlemore crime rate of 6.95 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 Littlemore, encompassing approximately 14,238 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Littlemore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 10
  • Morrell Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Priory Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Littlemore?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Littlemore reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 1,275 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Littlemore witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Littlemore experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 1,093 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Littlemore witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Littlemore Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Littlemore has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 6.95 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Littlemore crimes were 1,275. The crime rate of Littlemore in 2024 was 89.55 (year) or 7.46 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littlemore were around 1,093 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.76 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littlemore)CrimesRank (Littlemore)CrimesRank (Littlemore)
Carfax & Jericho251 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas155 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley112 41,370 31,246 3
Headington115 31,098 61,100 5
St Clement's78 81,107 51,235 4
Lye Valley95 6634 13645 13
Blackbird Leys79 7910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley57 141,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook61 12896 10847 8
Donnington78 9914 8719 11
St Mary's60 13823 11777 9
Churchill67 11771 12733 10
Hinksey Park68 10586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst56 15576 15552 14
Barton & Sandhills37 16520 16474 16
Marston34 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead32 18443 17379 18
Wolvercote28 21439 18358 19
Temple Cowley30 19366 20262 22
Headington Hill & Northway26 22332 23317 20
Walton Manor30 20339 22198 23
Summertown16 23358 21269 21

Littlemore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20253
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202552
May 202535
April 202532
March 202546
February 202531
January 202535
December 202424
November 202435
October 202440
September 202433
August 202450

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202515
April 202516
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20255
April 202512
March 202512
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Littlemore in July 2025

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

1. Sandford Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Morrell Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Priory Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Swinbourne Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
6. Armstrong Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Medhurst Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
8. Alice Smith Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Cowley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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