Crime in Donnington, Oxford: statistics, rates and trends
725 crimes were recorded in Donnington, Oxford in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Donnington, Oxford at a glance
- Crime trends in Donnington, Oxford
- Types of crime in Donnington, Oxford
- Donnington, Oxford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Donnington, Oxford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Donnington, Oxford
- Demographics of Donnington, Oxford
- Questions about crime in Donnington, Oxford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (290), anti-social behaviour (78) and other theft (65) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,777th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Donnington, Oxford | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 725 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,888 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Donnington, Oxford of any year here (725 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 725 | 81.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 906 | 101.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 820 | 92.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 893 | 100.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 994 | 111.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,093 | 123.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 861 | 96.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 939 | 105.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 895 | 100.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Donnington, Oxford recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (43% below) and criminal damage and arson (27% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 44 to 56 and other theft rose from 56 to 65, while drugs fell from 42 to 31 and bicycle theft fell from 40 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 290 | 32.6 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 65 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 59 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 3.4 | 0.8 | -25% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Donnington, Oxford; the highest is St Clement's, Oxford (144.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Temple Cowley (76.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Donnington, Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | +29% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +77% |
| Temple Cowley | 284 | 76.4 | -6% |
| Cowley | 1,154 | 126.3 | +55% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 651 | 91.2 | +12% |
| Lye Valley | 689 | 78.4 | -4% |
| Hinksey Park | 665 | 122.9 | +51% |
| Churchill | 699 | 86.8 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Donnington, Oxford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Leys Place” and “Southfield Park” (37 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Leys Place | 37 |
| On or near Southfield Park | 37 |
| On or near Shelley Road | 34 |
| On or near Cricket Road | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Herbert Close | 32 |
| On or near George Moore Close | 30 |
| On or near Whitson Place | 28 |
| On or near Ridgefield Road | 26 |
| On or near Bhandari Close | 25 |
Of the 647 crimes in Donnington, Oxford with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Donnington, Oxford has an estimated population of 8,888 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (21.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (39%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (8.4%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Donnington, Oxford average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Donnington, Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 21.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Donnington, Oxford a safe place to live?
Donnington, Oxford recorded 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,777th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Donnington, Oxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 290 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Donnington, Oxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Donnington, Oxford was down 20% on the year before: 725 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 906 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Donnington, Oxford?
About 8,888 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Donnington, Oxford?
Donnington, Oxford 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.