Crime Rate in Wolvercote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolvercote

The total recorded crimes in Wolvercote, Oxford, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolvercote crime rate of 6.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wolvercote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside with total crimes: 5
  • Watermark Way with total crimes: 4
  • Godstow Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Wolvercote has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 6.92 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

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.

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

Wolvercote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 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 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 202419
November 20244
October 202416
September 20245
August 20248
July 202417
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20248

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 202411
November 20243
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wolvercote in May 2025

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

1. Lakeside (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Watermark Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Godstow Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Elmthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Kendall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Riddell Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Ulfgar Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Foxton Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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