Crime Rate in Littlemore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littlemore

The total recorded crimes in Littlemore, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littlemore crime rate of 7.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (48.39% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Littlemore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Littlemore has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 7.23 ranking 4th 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.

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
Headington100 51,098 61,100 5
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

Littlemore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202531
January 202535
December 202424
November 202435
October 202440
September 202433
August 202450
July 202436
June 202476
May 202447
April 202446

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 202422
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Littlemore in March 2025

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

1. Sandford Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Morrell Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
5. Armstrong Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Alice Smith Square (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Denny Gardens (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thomson Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Medhurst Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1

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