Crime in Donnington, Oxford: statistics, rates and trends
735 crimes were recorded in Donnington, Oxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Donnington, Oxford
- Questions about crime in Donnington, Oxford
- About this data
735 crimes were recorded in Donnington, Oxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 287 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Donnington, Oxford has the 1,746th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Donnington, Oxford | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 735 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.7 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,888 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Donnington, Oxford was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,094 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (735). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 735 | 82.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 910 | 102.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 806 | 90.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 924 | 104.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 990 | 111.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,094 | 123.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 855 | 96.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 940 | 105.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 887 | 99.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Donnington, Oxford 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 vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+44%) and other theft (+32%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-89%) and drugs (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 32.3 | 0.94 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +12% |
| Other theft | 70 | 7.9 | 1.23 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 6.6 | 1.35 | +44% |
| Public order | 56 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 3.5 | 4.24 | -26% |
| Drugs | 31 | 3.5 | 1.07 | -30% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +22% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.0 | 0.96 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -89% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -82% |
Violence and sexual offences in Donnington, Oxford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Donnington, Oxford recorded 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Donnington, Oxford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Donnington, Oxford recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Donnington, Oxford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Donnington, Oxford recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Donnington, Oxford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Donnington, Oxford recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Donnington, Oxford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Donnington, Oxford recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Donnington, Oxford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Donnington, Oxford recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Donnington, Oxford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Donnington, Oxford recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Donnington, Oxford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Donnington, Oxford recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Donnington, Oxford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Donnington, Oxford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Donnington, Oxford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Donnington, Oxford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Donnington, Oxford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Donnington, Oxford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Donnington, Oxford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Donnington, Oxford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Donnington, Oxford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Donnington, Oxford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Donnington, Oxford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Donnington, Oxford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Donnington, Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | +27% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +69% |
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | -6% |
| Cowley | 1,166 | 127.6 | +54% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 640 | 89.7 | +8% |
| Lye Valley | 682 | 77.7 | -6% |
| Hinksey Park | 613 | 113.3 | +37% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | +8% |
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 Donnington, Oxford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Southfield Park | 45 |
| On or near Shelley Road | 39 |
| On or near Cricket Road | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Herbert Close | 32 |
| On or near George Moore Close | 31 |
| On or near Leys Place | 28 |
| On or near Bhandari Close | 27 |
| On or near Ridgefield Road | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Donnington, Oxford 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 | 239 | 32.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Donnington, Oxford has an estimated population of 8,888. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Donnington, Oxford sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Donnington, Oxford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.4% |
| Private rented homes | 38.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Donnington, Oxford a safe place to live?
Donnington, Oxford recorded 82.7 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 Donnington, Oxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Donnington, Oxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Donnington, Oxford was down 19% on the year before: 735 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 910 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Donnington, Oxford?
Donnington, Oxford 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 Donnington, Oxford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.