Crime in Littlemore: statistics, rates and trends
1,112 crimes were recorded in Littlemore in the 12 months to August 2026, 168.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Littlemore at a glance
- Crime trends in Littlemore
- Types of crime in Littlemore
- Littlemore compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Littlemore
- What happened after crimes were reported in Littlemore
- Demographics of Littlemore
- Questions about crime in Littlemore
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (517), shoplifting (143) and public order (98) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 315th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Littlemore | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,112 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 168.5 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,600 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Littlemore peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,158 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (668). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,112 | 168.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,123 | 170.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,158 | 175.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,061 | 160.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 843 | 127.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 668 | 101.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 684 | 103.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 727 | 110.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 806 | 122.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
Compared with England and Wales, Littlemore recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (32% below). On the year before, public order rose from 81 to 98 and violence and sexual offences rose from 447 to 517, while drugs fell from 63 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 88 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 517 | 78.3 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 143 | 21.7 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Public order | 98 | 14.8 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 76 | 11.5 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 10.5 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 7.9 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -59% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 3.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Littlemore has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Littlemore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 651 | 91.2 | -46% |
| Cowley | 1,154 | 126.3 | -25% |
| Northfield Brook | 680 | 96.7 | -43% |
| Temple Cowley | 284 | 76.4 | -55% |
| Blackbird Leys | 763 | 114.5 | -32% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | -52% |
| Lye Valley | 689 | 78.4 | -53% |
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Littlemore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sandford Road” (205).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandford Road | 205 |
| On or near Supermarket | 182 |
| On or near Morrell Crescent | 73 |
| On or near Alice Smith Square | 46 |
| On or near Denny Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Armstrong Road | 43 |
| On or near Hillsale Piece | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near Northfield Close | 30 |
| On or near St Nicholas Road | 30 |
Of the 1,043 crimes in Littlemore with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 435 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Littlemore has an estimated population of 6,600 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), a younger population (10%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Littlemore average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Littlemore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Littlemore a safe place to live?
Littlemore recorded 168.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 315th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Littlemore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 517 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (143).
Is crime in Littlemore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Littlemore was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,112 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,123 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Littlemore?
About 6,600 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Littlemore?
Littlemore 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.