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Crime in Headington

Headington had 335 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% below the middle Oxford area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

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

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92.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common107 in 3 months

Month by month

115 Mar 112 Apr 105 May 100 Jun 141 Jul 94 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10732%
shoplifting4413%
public order3410%
theft3210%
anti-social behaviour247%
criminal damage216%
bike theft206%
vehicle crime196%

Headington against Oxford

TypeHeadington per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence29.440.4▲ 10%
Burglary3.83.7–
Vehicle crime5.23.6▲ 90%
Anti-social behaviour6.612.3▼ 38%
Theft and robbery15.115.7▲ 12%

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%
New Marston40.1▲ 7%
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 Headington a safe area?

Headington had about 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Headington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (107), followed by shoplifting (44) and public order (34).