Crime Rate in Summertown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Summertown

The total recorded crimes in Summertown, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Summertown crime rate of 3.11 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 Summertown, encompassing approximately 9,313 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Summertown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2
  • Stone Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Cox'S Ground with total crimes: 2

How safe is Summertown?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Summertown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 358 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Summertown recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Summertown had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 269 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Summertown recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Summertown has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Summertown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Summertown has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Summertown crimes were 358. The crime rate of Summertown in 2024 was 38.44 (year) or 3.20 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Summertown were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.88 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 21 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
Littlemore103 41,275 41,093 6
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
Headington Hill & Northway26 20332 23317 20
Temple Cowley20 23366 20262 22
Walton Manor26 21339 22198 23

Summertown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (5 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 Bicycle theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 202414
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242
July 20247
June 202422
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Summertown in March 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stone Meadow (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cox'S Ground (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brindley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Navigation Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Garford Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Banbury Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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