Crime in Summertown: statistics, rates and trends

279 crimes were recorded in Summertown in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 78 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Summertown has the 3,460th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Summertown was highest in the year to July 2021 (431 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (279). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Summertown 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 bicycle theft. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-88%) and public order (-32%).

Violence and sexual offences in Summertown

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Summertown recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Summertown

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Summertown recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Summertown

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Summertown recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Summertown

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Summertown recorded 29 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 up 107% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Summertown

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Summertown recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Summertown

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Summertown recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Summertown

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Summertown recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Summertown

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Summertown 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 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Summertown

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Summertown recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Summertown

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Summertown recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Summertown

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Summertown recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Summertown

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Summertown 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Summertown

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Summertown 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Summertown

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Summertown recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Summertown, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Summertown.

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 Summertown over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Summertown 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.

Summertown has an estimated population of 7,044. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Summertown sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Summertown. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.