Crime in Quarry & Risinghurst: statistics, rates and trends
357 crimes were recorded in Quarry & Risinghurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Quarry & Risinghurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Quarry & Risinghurst
- Types of crime in Quarry & Risinghurst
- Quarry & Risinghurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Quarry & Risinghurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Quarry & Risinghurst
- Demographics of Quarry & Risinghurst
- Questions about crime in Quarry & Risinghurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (116), drugs (58) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,921st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Quarry & Risinghurst | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 357 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.6 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -33% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,788 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Quarry & Risinghurst peaked in the year to August 2024 (554 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (300). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 357 | 52.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 532 | 78.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 554 | 81.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 510 | 75.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 386 | 56.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 451 | 66.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 369 | 54.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 354 | 52.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 300 | 44.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Quarry & Risinghurst recorded notably more drugs (2.6 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 36 and public order rose from 24 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 39 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 17.1 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Drugs | 58 | 8.5 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Quarry & Risinghurst; the highest is St Clement's, Oxford (144.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Marston (46.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Quarry & Risinghurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton & Sandhills | 419 | 69.4 | +32% |
| Headington | 1,105 | 118.8 | +126% |
| Churchill | 699 | 86.8 | +65% |
| Lye Valley | 689 | 78.4 | +49% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | +22% |
| Temple Cowley | 284 | 76.4 | +45% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +175% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Quarry & Risinghurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Roundway” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Roundway | 23 |
| On or near William Kimber Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Stile Road | 15 |
| On or near The Larches | 14 |
| On or near Baker Close | 12 |
| On or near Colemans Hill | 12 |
| On or near Holyoake Road | 11 |
| On or near Pond Close | 11 |
| On or near Downside End | 10 |
Of the 324 crimes in Quarry & Risinghurst with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Quarry & Risinghurst has an estimated population of 6,788 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Quarry & Risinghurst average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Quarry & Risinghurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Quarry & Risinghurst a safe place to live?
Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,921st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Quarry & Risinghurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by drugs (58).
Is crime in Quarry & Risinghurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quarry & Risinghurst was down 33% on the year before: 357 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 532 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Quarry & Risinghurst?
About 6,788 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Quarry & Risinghurst?
Quarry & Risinghurst 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.