Crime Rate in Northfield Brook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfield Brook

The total recorded crimes in Northfield Brook, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfield Brook crime rate of 2.97 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 Northfield Brook, encompassing approximately 20,544 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Northfield Brook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grenoble Road with total crimes: 8
  • Dunnock Way with total crimes: 4
  • Long Ground with total crimes: 4

How safe is Northfield Brook?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Northfield Brook reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 896 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northfield Brook witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Northfield Brook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 847 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northfield Brook witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northfield Brook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northfield Brook has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Northfield Brook crimes were 896. The crime rate of Northfield Brook in 2024 was 43.61 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northfield Brook were around 847 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.23 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northfield Brook)CrimesRank (Northfield Brook)CrimesRank (Northfield Brook)
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
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

Northfield Brook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 202416

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202527
February 202520
January 202526
December 202416
November 202439
October 202430
September 202414
August 202426
July 202430
June 202478
May 202439

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20241
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Northfield Brook in May 2025

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

1. Grenoble Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Dunnock Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Long Ground (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Linnet Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
6. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pottery Piece (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Birchfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Falcon Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Appletree Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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