Crime Rate in Wolvercote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolvercote

The total recorded crimes in Wolvercote, Oxford, UK in February 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolvercote crime rate of 6.23 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 Wolvercote, encompassing approximately 4,335 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Wolvercote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Watermark Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wolvercote?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Wolvercote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 439 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wolvercote recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Wolvercote had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 358 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wolvercote recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolvercote Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Wolvercote crimes were 439. The crime rate of Wolvercote in 2024 was 101.26 (year) or 8.44 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolvercote were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.58 (year) or 6.88 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wolvercote)CrimesRank (Wolvercote)CrimesRank (Wolvercote)
Carfax & JerichoNA NA3,530 12,725 1
Osney & St ThomasNA NA1,865 21,630 2
CowleyNA NA1,370 31,246 3
St Clement'sNA NA1,107 51,235 4
LittlemoreNA NA1,275 41,093 6
HeadingtonNA NA1,098 61,100 5
Blackbird LeysNA NA910 9931 7
Rose Hill & IffleyNA NA1,023 7648 12
Northfield BrookNA NA896 10847 8
DonningtonNA NA914 8719 11
St Mary'sNA NA823 11777 9
ChurchillNA NA771 12733 10
Lye ValleyNA NA634 13645 13
Quarry & RisinghurstNA NA576 15552 14
Hinksey ParkNA NA586 14502 15
Barton & SandhillsNA NA520 16474 16
MarstonNA NA408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & SunnymeadNA NA443 17379 18
Headington Hill & NorthwayNA NA332 23317 20
Temple CowleyNA NA366 20262 22
SummertownNA NA358 21269 21
Walton ManorNA NA339 22198 23

Wolvercote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 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 (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20254
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 202519
November 202515
October 202515
September 202512
August 202510
July 20257
June 202513
May 202513
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20256
August 20253
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20258
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
July 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Wolvercote in February 2026

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

1. Lakeside (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Watermark Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Park Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. A44 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sunderland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. David Walter Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Riddell Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Marriott Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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