Crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead: statistics, rates and trends
406 crimes were recorded in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead at a glance
- Crime trends in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- Types of crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- Cutteslowe & Sunnymead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- Population and deprivation in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- Questions about crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- About this data
406 crimes were recorded in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cutteslowe & Sunnymead has the 2,690th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cutteslowe & Sunnymead | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 406 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,018 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead was highest in the year to July 2025 (444 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (336). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 406 | 57.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 444 | 63.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 361 | 51.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 375 | 53.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 402 | 57.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 344 | 49.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 363 | 51.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 336 | 47.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 403 | 57.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+90%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 16.5 | 0.48 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 7.8 | 0.51 | +90% |
| Other theft | 49 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.8 | 0.98 | +127% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 4.0 | 0.48 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 2.6 | 3.12 | +38% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -38% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +600% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cutteslowe & Sunnymead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cutteslowe & Sunnymead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cutteslowe & Sunnymead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote | 417 | 81.6 | +41% |
| Summertown | 279 | 39.6 | -32% |
| Walton Manor | 449 | 75.7 | +31% |
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -17% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,767 | 211.4 | +265% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 374 | 65.5 | +13% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,754 | 230.5 | +298% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +142% |
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 Cutteslowe & Sunnymead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mayfield Road | 68 |
| On or near Hawksmoor Road | 27 |
| On or near Summerfield Road | 26 |
| On or near Water Eaton Road | 25 |
| On or near Wren Road | 16 |
| On or near Rawson Close | 14 |
| On or near A4165 | 13 |
| On or near Goose Green Close | 13 |
| On or near Islip Road | 13 |
| On or near Elsfield Way | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 37.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 12.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead has an estimated population of 7,018. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cutteslowe & Sunnymead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Cutteslowe & Sunnymead a safe place to live?
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 57.9 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 Cutteslowe & Sunnymead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead was down 9% on the year before: 406 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cutteslowe & Sunnymead?
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead 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 Cutteslowe & Sunnymead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.