Crime Rate in Summertown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Summertown

The total recorded crimes in Summertown, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Summertown crime rate of 1.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Summertown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Diamond Place with total crimes: 2
  • Banbury Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Oxford.

    • 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 areas in the Oxford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Summertown has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Summertown)CrimesRank (Summertown)CrimesRank (Summertown)
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
Littlemore99 51,275 41,093 6
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

Summertown 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 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20258
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 202414
August 20245

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Summertown in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Diamond Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Banbury Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. South Parade (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Phoebe Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A4165 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ferry Pool Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Margaret'S Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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