Crime in Walton Manor: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in Walton Manor in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 48% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Walton Manor
- Questions about crime in Walton Manor
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (160), violence and sexual offences (70) and bicycle theft (39) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,946th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Walton Manor | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 457 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.0 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +48% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,935 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Walton Manor of any year here (457 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 457 | 77.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 309 | 52.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 309 | 52.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 295 | 49.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 332 | 55.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 264 | 44.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 288 | 48.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 396 | 66.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 373 | 62.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walton Manor recorded notably more bicycle theft (8.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate) and drugs (60% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (66% below) and public order (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 37 to 160, while bicycle theft fell from 51 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 160 | 27.0 | 8.5 | +332% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 11.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 39 | 6.6 | 0.8 | -24% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Drugs | 31 | 5.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 26 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 2.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walton Manor; the highest is Osney & St Thomas (231.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Summertown (40.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walton Manor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +174% |
| Summertown | 285 | 40.5 | -47% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +201% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -40% |
| Cutteslowe & Sunnymead | 397 | 56.6 | -27% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | -16% |
| Hinksey Park | 665 | 122.9 | +60% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +88% |
The 10 locations below account for 86% of the crime recorded in Walton Manor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (168).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 168 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 58 |
| On or near A4144 | 46 |
| On or near Longworth Road | 36 |
| On or near Walton Well Road | 26 |
| On or near Little Clarendon Street | 21 |
| On or near William Lucy Way | 13 |
| On or near Rutherway | 10 |
| On or near Kingston Road | 9 |
| On or near Leckford Place | 8 |
Of the 438 crimes in Walton Manor with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 52.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 15.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Walton Manor has an estimated population of 5,935 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (45.2%, against 7.9%), more private renting (42%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (63%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walton Manor average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Walton Manor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 45.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 63.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Walton Manor a safe place to live?
Walton Manor recorded 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,946th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Walton Manor?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (70).
Is crime in Walton Manor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walton Manor was up 48% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 309 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walton Manor?
About 5,935 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walton Manor?
Walton Manor 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.