Crime in Walton Manor: statistics, rates and trends
449 crimes were recorded in Walton Manor in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 43% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Walton Manor at a glance
- Crime trends in Walton Manor
- Types of crime in Walton Manor
- Walton Manor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Walton Manor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Walton Manor
- Population and deprivation in Walton Manor
- Questions about crime in Walton Manor
- About this data
449 crimes were recorded in Walton Manor in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 43% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 152 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walton Manor has the 2,002nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walton Manor | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 449 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.7 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +43% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,935 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walton Manor was highest in the year to July 2026 (449 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (266). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 449 | 75.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 314 | 52.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 299 | 50.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 294 | 49.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 326 | 54.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 266 | 44.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 295 | 49.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 391 | 65.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 399 | 67.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walton Manor 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 shoplifting, bicycle theft, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+485%) and burglary (+20%). The largest falls were in other theft (-24%) and bicycle theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 152 | 25.6 | 3.09 | +485% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 12.0 | 0.35 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 6.9 | 8.39 | -24% |
| Drugs | 31 | 5.2 | 1.60 | +417% |
| Other theft | 31 | 5.2 | 0.82 | -24% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.0 | 1.14 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.5 | 0.72 | +162% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.0 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.7 | 1.00 | +11% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
Shoplifting in Walton Manor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walton Manor recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 485% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Walton Manor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walton Manor recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walton Manor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walton Manor recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walton Manor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walton Manor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 417% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walton Manor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walton Manor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walton Manor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walton Manor recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walton Manor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walton Manor recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walton Manor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walton Manor recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Walton Manor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walton Manor recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walton Manor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walton Manor recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walton Manor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walton Manor recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walton Manor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walton Manor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walton Manor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walton Manor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walton Manor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walton Manor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walton Manor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walton Manor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton Manor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,767 | 211.4 | +179% |
| Summertown | 279 | 39.6 | -48% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,754 | 230.5 | +205% |
| Marston | 354 | 47.8 | -37% |
| Cutteslowe & Sunnymead | 406 | 57.9 | -24% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 374 | 65.5 | -13% |
| Hinksey Park | 613 | 113.3 | +50% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +85% |
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 Walton Manor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 159 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 58 |
| On or near A4144 | 45 |
| On or near Longworth Road | 33 |
| On or near Walton Well Road | 32 |
| On or near Little Clarendon Street | 20 |
| On or near William Lucy Way | 11 |
| On or near Leckford Place | 10 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 8 |
| On or near Rutherway | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walton Manor 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 | 215 | 47.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 7.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.0% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 4.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Walton Manor has an estimated population of 5,935. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walton Manor sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walton Manor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 42.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Walton Manor a safe place to live?
Walton Manor recorded 75.7 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 Walton Manor?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (71).
Is crime in Walton Manor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton Manor was up 43% on the year before: 449 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 314 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walton Manor?
Walton Manor 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 Walton Manor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.