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Crime in Barton

Barton had 212 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 72.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

OX3, Oxford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barton

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72.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common87 in 3 months

Month by month

72 Mar 50 Apr 62 May 67 Jun 77 Jul 68 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Barton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8741%
anti-social behaviour3818%
public order2813%
criminal damage2311%
theft147%
burglary73%
drugs63%
vehicle crime31%

Barton against Oxford

TypeBarton per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence29.940.4▲ 24%
Burglary2.43.7–
Vehicle crime13.6▼ 77%
Anti-social behaviour13.112.3▲ 12%
Theft and robbery5.815.7▼ 6%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Northway117.3▲ 20%
Headington92.1▲ 1%
Wood Farm92▲ 29%
Sandhills86.3▲ 22%
Barton72.8▲ 15%
Risinghurst62.8▲ 18%
See every Oxford area ranked on the crime in Oxford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barton a safe area?

Barton had about 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (87), followed by anti-social behaviour (38) and public order (28).