Crime in Barton & Sandhills: statistics, rates and trends
418 crimes were recorded in Barton & Sandhills in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barton & Sandhills at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton & Sandhills
- Types of crime in Barton & Sandhills
- Barton & Sandhills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barton & Sandhills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton & Sandhills
- Population and deprivation in Barton & Sandhills
- Questions about crime in Barton & Sandhills
- About this data
418 crimes were recorded in Barton & Sandhills in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 183 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barton & Sandhills has the 2,247th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barton & Sandhills | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 418 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.3 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,035 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barton & Sandhills was highest in the year to July 2021 (627 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (418). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 418 | 69.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 465 | 77.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 450 | 74.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 566 | 93.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 542 | 89.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 627 | 103.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 544 | 90.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 474 | 78.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 486 | 80.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barton & Sandhills over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other theft (+32%) and public order (+21%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 30.3 | 0.89 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 8.8 | 0.57 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 7.3 | 1.08 | -34% |
| Other theft | 37 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +32% |
| Public order | 35 | 5.8 | 0.87 | +21% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.5 | 0.76 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -46% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -8% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.37 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barton & Sandhills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barton & Sandhills recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barton & Sandhills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barton & Sandhills recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barton & Sandhills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barton & Sandhills recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barton & Sandhills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barton & Sandhills recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barton & Sandhills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barton & Sandhills recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barton & Sandhills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barton & Sandhills recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barton & Sandhills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barton & Sandhills recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barton & Sandhills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barton & Sandhills recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barton & Sandhills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barton & Sandhills recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barton & Sandhills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barton & Sandhills recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barton & Sandhills
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barton & Sandhills recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barton & Sandhills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barton & Sandhills recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barton & Sandhills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barton & Sandhills recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barton & Sandhills
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barton & Sandhills recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barton & Sandhills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barton & Sandhills.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton & Sandhills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry & Risinghurst | 365 | 53.8 | -22% |
| Headington | 1,118 | 120.2 | +74% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | +29% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 374 | 65.5 | -5% |
| Lye Valley | 682 | 77.7 | +12% |
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -31% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +102% |
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | +12% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barton & Sandhills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cranley Road | 28 |
| On or near Atkinson Close | 25 |
| On or near Underhill Circus | 22 |
| On or near Henry Taunt Close | 21 |
| On or near Ilsley Road | 19 |
| On or near Sherwood Place | 17 |
| On or near Bursill Close | 17 |
| On or near Stowford Road | 16 |
| On or near Taggs Gate | 16 |
| On or near Barton Village Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barton & Sandhills over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 30.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 12.7% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 5.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Barton & Sandhills has an estimated population of 6,035. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barton & Sandhills sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barton & Sandhills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% |
| Social rented homes | 33.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Barton & Sandhills a safe place to live?
Barton & Sandhills recorded 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barton & Sandhills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Barton & Sandhills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton & Sandhills was down 10% on the year before: 418 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 465 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barton & Sandhills?
Barton & Sandhills is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barton & Sandhills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.