Crime in Northfield Brook: statistics, rates and trends
680 crimes were recorded in Northfield Brook in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northfield Brook at a glance
- Crime trends in Northfield Brook
- Types of crime in Northfield Brook
- Northfield Brook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northfield Brook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northfield Brook
- Demographics of Northfield Brook
- Questions about crime in Northfield Brook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (327), anti-social behaviour (65) and public order (60) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,322nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Northfield Brook | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 680 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.7 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,034 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northfield Brook peaked in the year to August 2024 (847 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (556). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 680 | 96.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 712 | 101.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 847 | 120.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 833 | 118.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 669 | 95.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 734 | 104.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 644 | 91.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 619 | 88.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 556 | 79.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northfield Brook recorded notably more drugs (43% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (36% above the national rate) and public order (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (40% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 22 to 32 and anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 65, while drugs fell from 62 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 46.5 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Public order | 60 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 8.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 52 | 7.4 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Drugs | 33 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northfield Brook; the highest is Littlemore (168.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Temple Cowley (76.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northfield Brook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Leys | 763 | 114.5 | +18% |
| Littlemore | 1,112 | 168.5 | +74% |
| Cowley | 1,154 | 126.3 | +31% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 651 | 91.2 | -6% |
| Temple Cowley | 284 | 76.4 | -21% |
| Lye Valley | 689 | 78.4 | -19% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | -16% |
| Churchill | 699 | 86.8 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Northfield Brook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grenoble Road” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grenoble Road | 103 |
| On or near Birchfield Close | 52 |
| On or near Blackbird Leys Road | 31 |
| On or near Falcon Close | 27 |
| On or near Brambling Way | 22 |
| On or near Celandine Place | 20 |
| On or near Pipit Close | 20 |
| On or near Knights Road | 19 |
| On or near Linnet Close | 17 |
| On or near Farm Close | 16 |
Of the 615 crimes in Northfield Brook with a recorded outcome, 26% 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 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Northfield Brook has an estimated population of 7,034 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%) and a younger population (10%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northfield Brook average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northfield Brook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Northfield Brook a safe place to live?
Northfield Brook recorded 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,322nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Northfield Brook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Northfield Brook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northfield Brook was down 4% on the year before: 680 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 712 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northfield Brook?
About 7,034 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northfield Brook?
Northfield Brook 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.