Crime Rate in Wolvercote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolvercote

The total recorded crimes in Wolvercote, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolvercote crime rate of 6.46 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 Jul were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Wolvercote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Baynhams Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the Wolvercote has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 6.46 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolvercote)CrimesRank (Wolvercote)CrimesRank (Wolvercote)
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
Temple Cowley30 19366 20262 22
Headington Hill & Northway26 22332 23317 20
Walton Manor30 20339 22198 23
Summertown16 23358 21269 21

Wolvercote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202513
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 202419
November 20244
October 202416
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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

High Crime Locations Wolvercote in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
2. Baynhams Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. A44 (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Riddell Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harefields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lakeside (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Godstow Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Clifford Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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