Crime in Hinksey Park: statistics, rates and trends
665 crimes were recorded in Hinksey Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hinksey Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Hinksey Park
- Types of crime in Hinksey Park
- Hinksey Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hinksey Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hinksey Park
- Demographics of Hinksey Park
- Questions about crime in Hinksey Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (209), public order (82) and anti-social behaviour (79) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 786th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hinksey Park | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 665 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.9 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,410 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hinksey Park of any year here (665 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 665 | 122.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 577 | 106.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 511 | 94.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 505 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 512 | 94.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 550 | 101.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 575 | 106.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 568 | 105.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 587 | 108.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hinksey Park recorded notably more bicycle theft (9.4 times the national rate), public order (2.3 times the national rate) and other theft (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (21% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 30 to 50 and shoplifting rose from 22 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 38.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Public order | 82 | 15.2 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 14.6 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Other theft | 69 | 12.8 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 7.8 | 0.8 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +64% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hinksey Park; the highest is Osney & St Thomas (231.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Walton Manor (77.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hinksey Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | -15% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +88% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +72% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +18% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | -34% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 651 | 91.2 | -26% |
| Walton Manor | 457 | 77.0 | -37% |
| Cowley | 1,154 | 126.3 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Hinksey Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Peel Place” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Peel Place | 56 |
| On or near Long Ford Close | 51 |
| On or near Edith Road | 45 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Bertie Place | 37 |
| On or near Shire Lake Close | 36 |
| On or near Brook Street | 26 |
| On or near Summerfield | 25 |
| On or near Thames Street | 25 |
| On or near Fox Crescent | 20 |
Of the 586 crimes in Hinksey Park with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hinksey Park has an estimated population of 5,410 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.2%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (64%, against 34%) and more private renting (32%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hinksey Park average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hinksey Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 64.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hinksey Park a safe place to live?
Hinksey Park recorded 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 786th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Hinksey Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (82).
Is crime in Hinksey Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hinksey Park was up 15% on the year before: 665 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 577 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hinksey Park?
About 5,410 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hinksey Park?
Hinksey Park 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.