Crime in Quarry & Risinghurst: statistics, rates and trends
365 crimes were recorded in Quarry & Risinghurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Quarry & Risinghurst
- Questions about crime in Quarry & Risinghurst
- About this data
365 crimes were recorded in Quarry & Risinghurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 114 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Quarry & Risinghurst has the 2,866th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Quarry & Risinghurst | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 365 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.8 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -33% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,788 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Quarry & Risinghurst was highest in the year to July 2025 (543 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (300). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 365 | 53.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 543 | 80.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 526 | 77.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 525 | 77.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 377 | 55.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 442 | 65.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 381 | 56.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 348 | 51.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 300 | 44.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Quarry & Risinghurst 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 drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+48%) and drugs (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-93%) and burglary (-77%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 16.8 | 0.49 | -6% |
| Drugs | 64 | 9.4 | 2.88 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +27% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 4.1 | 0.27 | -26% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -93% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.8 | 2.15 | -25% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +167% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -77% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Quarry & Risinghurst
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 31.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Quarry & Risinghurst
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Quarry & Risinghurst
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Quarry & Risinghurst
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Quarry & Risinghurst
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Quarry & Risinghurst
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Quarry & Risinghurst
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Quarry & Risinghurst
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 93% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Quarry & Risinghurst
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Quarry & Risinghurst
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Quarry & Risinghurst
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Quarry & Risinghurst
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Quarry & Risinghurst
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Quarry & Risinghurst
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Quarry & Risinghurst, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Quarry & Risinghurst.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Quarry & Risinghurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton & Sandhills | 418 | 69.3 | +29% |
| Headington | 1,118 | 120.2 | +124% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | +67% |
| Lye Valley | 682 | 77.7 | +44% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 374 | 65.5 | +22% |
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | +44% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +160% |
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -11% |
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 Quarry & Risinghurst over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stile Road | 19 |
| On or near The Roundway | 18 |
| On or near William Kimber Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near The Larches | 14 |
| On or near Baker Close | 13 |
| On or near Colemans Hill | 13 |
| On or near Holyoake Road | 12 |
| On or near Downside End | 10 |
| On or near Downside Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Quarry & Risinghurst 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 42.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 29.3% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 7.7% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Quarry & Risinghurst has an estimated population of 6,788. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Quarry & Risinghurst sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Quarry & Risinghurst |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 29.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Quarry & Risinghurst a safe place to live?
Quarry & Risinghurst recorded 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Quarry & Risinghurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by drugs (64).
Is crime in Quarry & Risinghurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quarry & Risinghurst was down 33% on the year before: 365 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 543 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Quarry & Risinghurst?
Quarry & Risinghurst 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 Quarry & Risinghurst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.