Crime in Littlemore: statistics, rates and trends
1,129 crimes were recorded in Littlemore in the 12 months to July 2026, 171.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Littlemore
- Questions about crime in Littlemore
- About this data
1,129 crimes were recorded in Littlemore in the 12 months to July 2026, 171.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 523 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Littlemore has the 298th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Littlemore | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,129 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 171.1 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,600 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Littlemore was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,143 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (647). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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 | 1,129 | 171.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,138 | 172.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,143 | 173.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,072 | 162.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 813 | 123.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 647 | 98.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 689 | 104.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 738 | 111.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 803 | 121.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Littlemore 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+14%) and public order (+11%). The largest falls were in other crime (-59%) and drugs (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 523 | 79.2 | 2.31 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 143 | 21.7 | 2.62 | +2% |
| Public order | 97 | 14.7 | 2.21 | +11% |
| Other theft | 78 | 11.8 | 1.85 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 11.1 | 0.72 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 10.0 | 1.47 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 7.4 | 1.51 | +2% |
| Drugs | 32 | 4.8 | 1.48 | -48% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 3.3 | 4.05 | -8% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -59% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 0.67 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 0.45 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.47 | -81% |
Violence and sexual offences in Littlemore
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Littlemore recorded 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (79.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Littlemore
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Littlemore recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Littlemore
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Littlemore recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Littlemore
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Littlemore recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Littlemore
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Littlemore recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Littlemore
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Littlemore recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Littlemore
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Littlemore recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Littlemore
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Littlemore recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Littlemore
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Littlemore recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Littlemore
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Littlemore recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Littlemore
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Littlemore recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Littlemore
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Littlemore recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Littlemore
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Littlemore recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Littlemore
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Littlemore recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Littlemore, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Littlemore.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Littlemore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 640 | 89.7 | -48% |
| Cowley | 1,166 | 127.6 | -25% |
| Northfield Brook | 690 | 98.1 | -43% |
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | -55% |
| Blackbird Leys | 728 | 109.2 | -36% |
| Donnington | 735 | 82.7 | -52% |
| Lye Valley | 682 | 77.7 | -55% |
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | -39% |
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 Littlemore over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandford Road | 210 |
| On or near Supermarket | 187 |
| On or near Morrell Crescent | 71 |
| On or near Armstrong Road | 45 |
| On or near Alice Smith Square | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Denny Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Hillsale Piece | 38 |
| On or near St Nicholas Road | 33 |
| On or near Northfield Close | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Littlemore 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 | 430 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 258 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
Littlemore has an estimated population of 6,600. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Littlemore sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Littlemore |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.0% |
| Social rented homes | 28.0% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
Is Littlemore a safe place to live?
Littlemore recorded 171.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Littlemore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (143).
Is crime in Littlemore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Littlemore was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,129 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,138 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Littlemore?
Littlemore 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 Littlemore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.