Crime in Wolvercote, Oxford: statistics, rates and trends
415 crimes were recorded in Wolvercote, Oxford in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wolvercote, Oxford at a glance
- Crime trends in Wolvercote, Oxford
- Types of crime in Wolvercote, Oxford
- Wolvercote, Oxford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wolvercote, Oxford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wolvercote, Oxford
- Demographics of Wolvercote, Oxford
- Questions about crime in Wolvercote, Oxford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), shoplifting (48) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,792nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wolvercote, Oxford | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 415 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.2 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,108 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Wolvercote, Oxford of any year here (415 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 415 | 81.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 351 | 68.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 400 | 78.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 346 | 67.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 327 | 64.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 345 | 67.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 287 | 56.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 381 | 74.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 386 | 75.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wolvercote, Oxford recorded notably more vehicle crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 48 and criminal damage and arson rose from 35 to 43, while public order fell from 40 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 28.6 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +140% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 36 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 6.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Public order | 31 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wolvercote, Oxford; the highest is Osney & St Thomas (231.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Summertown (40.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wolvercote, Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutteslowe & Sunnymead | 397 | 56.6 | -30% |
| Summertown | 285 | 40.5 | -50% |
| Walton Manor | 457 | 77.0 | -5% |
| Marston | 343 | 46.3 | -43% |
| Carfax & Jericho | 2,764 | 211.2 | +160% |
| Osney & St Thomas | 1,761 | 231.4 | +185% |
| Headington Hill & Northway | 368 | 64.4 | -21% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +78% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Wolvercote, Oxford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Lakeside | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Baynhams Drive | 29 |
| On or near Watermark Way | 23 |
| On or near David Walter Close | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Harbord Road | 12 |
| On or near Godstow Road | 11 |
| On or near Pennywell Drive | 10 |
Of the 383 crimes in Wolvercote, Oxford with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 31.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Wolvercote, Oxford has an estimated population of 5,108 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (61%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wolvercote, Oxford average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wolvercote, Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 60.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wolvercote, Oxford a safe place to live?
Wolvercote, Oxford recorded 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,792nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Wolvercote, Oxford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (48).
Is crime in Wolvercote, Oxford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wolvercote, Oxford was up 18% on the year before: 415 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 351 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wolvercote, Oxford?
About 5,108 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wolvercote, Oxford?
Wolvercote, Oxford 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.