Crime in Headington Hill & Northway: statistics, rates and trends
368 crimes were recorded in Headington Hill & Northway in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Headington Hill & Northway at a glance
- Crime trends in Headington Hill & Northway
- Types of crime in Headington Hill & Northway
- Headington Hill & Northway compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Headington Hill & Northway
- What happened after crimes were reported in Headington Hill & Northway
- Demographics of Headington Hill & Northway
- Questions about crime in Headington Hill & Northway
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), other theft (45) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,455th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Headington Hill & Northway | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 368 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,712 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Headington Hill & Northway peaked in the year to August 2022 (431 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (242). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 52%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 368 | 64.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 334 | 58.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 306 | 53.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 350 | 61.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 431 | 75.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 417 | 73.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 341 | 59.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 253 | 44.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 242 | 42.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Headington Hill & Northway recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 107 to 143.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 25.0 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Other theft | 45 | 7.9 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 4.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Public order | 24 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Headington Hill & Northway; the highest is Carfax & Jericho (211.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Marston (46.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headington Hill & Northway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -28% |
| Headington | 1,105 | 118.8 | +84% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +124% |
| Churchill | 699 | 86.8 | +35% |
| Quarry & Risinghurst | 357 | 52.6 | -18% |
| Barton & Sandhills | 419 | 69.4 | +8% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +228% |
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | +63% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Headington Hill & Northway over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westlands Drive” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westlands Drive | 51 |
| On or near John Garne Way | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Snowdon Mede | 23 |
| On or near Headington Road | 20 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 17 |
| On or near Dora Carr Close | 17 |
| On or near Stockleys Road | 13 |
| On or near Coniston Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Highbank Close | 12 |
Of the 332 crimes in Headington Hill & Northway with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Headington Hill & Northway has an estimated population of 5,712 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (30.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Headington Hill & Northway average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Headington Hill & Northway | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 30.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Headington Hill & Northway a safe place to live?
Headington Hill & Northway recorded 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,455th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Headington Hill & Northway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (45).
Is crime in Headington Hill & Northway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headington Hill & Northway was up 10% on the year before: 368 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 334 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Headington Hill & Northway?
About 5,712 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Headington Hill & Northway?
Headington Hill & Northway 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.