Crime Rate in Littlemore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littlemore

The total recorded crimes in Littlemore, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littlemore crime rate of 6.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Littlemore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 15
  • Armstrong Road with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Littlemore has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littlemore)CrimesRank (Littlemore)CrimesRank (Littlemore)
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
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
Headington Hill & Northway28 22332 23317 20
Temple Cowley29 21366 20262 22
Summertown21 23358 21269 21

Littlemore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 202511
December 20247
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 520 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202532
March 202546
February 202531
January 202535
December 202424
November 202435
October 202440
September 202433
August 202450
July 202436
June 202476
May 202447

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 20256
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 202413
October 202418
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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

High Crime Locations Littlemore in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Sandford Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
Other theft1
3. Armstrong Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Northfield Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Champion Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hillsale Piece (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Alice Smith Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Mogridge Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hillsborough Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Thomson Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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