Crime in Headington Hill & Northway: statistics, rates and trends
374 crimes were recorded in Headington Hill & Northway in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Headington Hill & Northway
- Questions about crime in Headington Hill & Northway
- About this data
374 crimes were recorded in Headington Hill & Northway in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 140 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Headington Hill & Northway has the 2,412th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Headington Hill & Northway | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 374 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,712 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Headington Hill & Northway was highest in the year to July 2022 (452 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (243). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 374 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 325 | 56.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 308 | 53.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 359 | 62.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 452 | 79.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 391 | 68.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 331 | 57.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 252 | 44.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 243 | 42.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Headington Hill & Northway 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 other theft, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+35%) and violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in drugs (-66%) and burglary (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 24.5 | 0.72 | +28% |
| Other theft | 50 | 8.8 | 1.37 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 6.7 | 0.43 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 4.4 | 5.32 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -8% |
| Public order | 23 | 4.0 | 0.61 | +77% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +112% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -45% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -66% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +450% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.72 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.31 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Headington Hill & Northway
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Headington Hill & Northway
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Headington Hill & Northway
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Headington Hill & Northway
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Headington Hill & Northway
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Headington Hill & Northway
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Headington Hill & Northway
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Headington Hill & Northway
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Headington Hill & Northway
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Headington Hill & Northway
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Headington Hill & Northway
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Headington Hill & Northway
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Headington Hill & Northway
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Headington Hill & Northway
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Headington Hill & Northway recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Headington Hill & Northway, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Headington Hill & Northway.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Headington Hill & Northway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -27% |
| Headington | 1,118 | 120.2 | +84% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +113% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | +37% |
| Quarry & Risinghurst | 365 | 53.8 | -18% |
| Barton & Sandhills | 418 | 69.3 | +6% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,767 | 211.4 | +223% |
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | +60% |
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 Headington Hill & Northway over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westlands Drive | 55 |
| On or near John Garne Way | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Snowdon Mede | 25 |
| On or near Headington Road | 22 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 19 |
| On or near Dora Carr Close | 16 |
| On or near Highbank Close | 13 |
| On or near Coniston Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Pullens Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Headington Hill & Northway 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 | 129 | 34.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 29.1% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
Headington Hill & Northway has an estimated population of 5,712. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Headington Hill & Northway sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Headington Hill & Northway |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% |
| Private rented homes | 30.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Headington Hill & Northway a safe place to live?
Headington Hill & Northway recorded 65.5 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 Headington Hill & Northway?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (50).
Is crime in Headington Hill & Northway going up or down?
Recorded crime in Headington Hill & Northway was up 15% on the year before: 374 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 325 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Headington Hill & Northway?
Headington Hill & Northway 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 Headington Hill & Northway. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.