Crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead: statistics, rates and trends
397 crimes were recorded in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- Questions about crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (112), anti-social behaviour (52) and other theft (49) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,751st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cutteslowe & Sunnymead | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 397 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.6 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,018 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead peaked in the year to August 2025 (423 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (336). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 397 | 56.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 423 | 60.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 392 | 55.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 375 | 53.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 391 | 55.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 339 | 48.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 374 | 53.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 336 | 47.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 385 | 54.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 27 to 52, while shoplifting fell from 58 to 23 and violence and sexual offences fell from 147 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 16.0 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +93% |
| Other theft | 49 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 2.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cutteslowe & Sunnymead; the highest is Osney & St Thomas (231.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Summertown (40.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cutteslowe & Sunnymead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolvercote | 415 | 81.2 | +44% |
| Summertown | 285 | 40.5 | -28% |
| Walton Manor | 457 | 77.0 | +36% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -18% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +273% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | +14% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +309% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +155% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mayfield Road” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mayfield Road | 65 |
| On or near Water Eaton Road | 26 |
| On or near Summerfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Hawksmoor Road | 24 |
| On or near Wren Road | 17 |
| On or near Goose Green Close | 15 |
| On or near Rawson Close | 15 |
| On or near Elsfield Way | 14 |
| On or near A4165 | 13 |
| On or near Islip Road | 13 |
Of the 345 crimes in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead has an estimated population of 7,018 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (70%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (7.4%, against 18.2%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cutteslowe & Sunnymead average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cutteslowe & Sunnymead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 69.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cutteslowe & Sunnymead a safe place to live?
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead recorded 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,751st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cutteslowe & Sunnymead was down 6% on the year before: 397 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 423 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cutteslowe & Sunnymead?
About 7,018 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cutteslowe & Sunnymead?
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.