Crime in Northfield Brook: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Northfield Brook in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Northfield Brook
- Questions about crime in Northfield Brook
- About this data
690 crimes were recorded in Northfield Brook in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 339 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northfield Brook has the 1,288th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northfield Brook | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 690 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.1 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,034 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northfield Brook was highest in the year to July 2024 (858 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (571). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 690 | 98.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 713 | 101.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 858 | 122.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 812 | 115.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 673 | 95.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 744 | 105.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 629 | 89.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 598 | 85.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 571 | 81.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northfield Brook 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, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+29%) and violence and sexual offences (+10%). The largest falls were in burglary (-60%) and drugs (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 339 | 48.2 | 1.41 | +10% |
| Public order | 66 | 9.4 | 1.41 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 8.7 | 1.28 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +4% |
| Other theft | 50 | 7.1 | 1.11 | +0% |
| Drugs | 35 | 5.0 | 1.52 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.4 | 0.89 | +29% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 1.01 | -35% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 1.04 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 0.63 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -55% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northfield Brook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northfield Brook recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 49.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northfield Brook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northfield Brook recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northfield Brook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northfield Brook recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northfield Brook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northfield Brook recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northfield Brook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northfield Brook recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northfield Brook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northfield Brook recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northfield Brook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northfield Brook recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northfield Brook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northfield Brook recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northfield Brook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northfield Brook recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northfield Brook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northfield Brook recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northfield Brook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northfield Brook 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northfield Brook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northfield Brook recorded 5 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 down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northfield Brook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northfield Brook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northfield Brook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northfield Brook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northfield Brook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northfield Brook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northfield Brook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Leys | 728 | 109.2 | +11% |
| Littlemore | 1,129 | 171.1 | +74% |
| Cowley | 1,166 | 127.6 | +30% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 640 | 89.7 | -9% |
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | -21% |
| Lye Valley | 682 | 77.7 | -21% |
| Donnington | 735 | 82.7 | -16% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | -9% |
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 Northfield Brook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grenoble Road | 111 |
| On or near Birchfield Close | 54 |
| On or near Blackbird Leys Road | 33 |
| On or near Falcon Close | 24 |
| On or near Linnet Close | 22 |
| On or near Brambling Way | 21 |
| On or near Celandine Place | 21 |
| On or near Knights Road | 19 |
| On or near Pipit Close | 16 |
| On or near Spindleberry Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northfield Brook 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 | 258 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 13.5% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Northfield Brook has an estimated population of 7,034. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northfield Brook sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northfield Brook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.4% |
| Social rented homes | 45.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.3% |
Is Northfield Brook a safe place to live?
Northfield Brook recorded 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Northfield Brook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (66).
Is crime in Northfield Brook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northfield Brook was down 3% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 713 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northfield Brook?
Northfield Brook 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 Northfield Brook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.