Crime in Summertown: statistics, rates and trends
285 crimes were recorded in Summertown in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Summertown at a glance
- Crime trends in Summertown
- Types of crime in Summertown
- Summertown compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Summertown
- What happened after crimes were reported in Summertown
- Demographics of Summertown
- Questions about crime in Summertown
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), other theft (43) and bicycle theft (34) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,432nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Summertown | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 285 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,044 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Summertown of any year here (285 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 285 | 40.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 301 | 42.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 318 | 45.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 375 | 53.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 324 | 46.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 429 | 60.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 394 | 55.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 361 | 51.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 399 | 56.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
Compared with England and Wales, Summertown recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.9 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (65% below). On the year before, public order fell from 37 to 24 and bicycle theft fell from 45 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 12.1 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 4.8 | 0.8 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 24 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Summertown.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Summertown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Manor | 457 | 77.0 | +90% |
| Cutteslowe & Sunnymead | 397 | 56.6 | +40% |
| Wolvercote | 415 | 81.2 | +101% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +422% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | +14% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +472% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | +59% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +257% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Summertown over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 32 |
| On or near Ferry Pool Road | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 13 |
| On or near South Parade | 12 |
| On or near Rawlinson Road | 11 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Road | 10 |
| On or near Cunliffe Close | 9 |
| On or near Grove Street | 9 |
Of the 256 crimes in Summertown with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 46.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 26.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Summertown has an estimated population of 7,044 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (30.4%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (66%, against 34%) and more private renting (36%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Summertown average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Summertown | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 30.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 65.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Summertown a safe place to live?
Summertown recorded 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,432nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Summertown?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (43).
Is crime in Summertown going up or down?
Recorded crime in Summertown was down 5% on the year before: 285 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 301 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Summertown?
About 7,044 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Summertown?
Summertown 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.