Crime in Wolvercote, Oxford: statistics, rates and trends

417 crimes were recorded in Wolvercote, Oxford in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 148 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wolvercote, Oxford has the 1,795th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wolvercote, Oxford was highest in the year to July 2026 (417 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (294). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 Wolvercote, Oxford 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 criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+105%) and anti-social behaviour (+44%). The largest falls were in public order (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wolvercote, Oxford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wolvercote, Oxford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wolvercote, Oxford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wolvercote, Oxford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wolvercote, Oxford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wolvercote, Oxford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wolvercote, Oxford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wolvercote, Oxford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wolvercote, Oxford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wolvercote, Oxford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wolvercote, Oxford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wolvercote, Oxford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wolvercote, Oxford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Wolvercote, Oxford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wolvercote, Oxford 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.

Wolvercote, Oxford has an estimated population of 5,108. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wolvercote, Oxford sits in decile 8.0, 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 Wolvercote, Oxford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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