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Crime in Summertown

Summertown had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 35 Oxford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 58% below the middle Oxford area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

OX2, Oxford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Summertown

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48crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 35Oxford rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

44 Mar 47 Apr 41 May 43 Jun 47 Jul 31 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3731%
anti-social behaviour1311%
public order1311%
shoplifting119%
criminal damage108%
burglary97%
bike theft87%
theft87%

Summertown against Oxford

TypeSummertown per 1,000Middle Oxford areaChange
Violence14.740.4▲ 16%
Burglary3.63.7–
Vehicle crime3.23.6–
Anti-social behaviour5.212.3▼ 52%
Theft and robbery7.115.7▼ 49%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Norham Manor84▲ 33%
Walton Manor66.4▲ 25%
Cutteslowe61.9▼ 15%
Wolvercote57▼ 27%
Sunnymead56.5▼ 12%
Summertown48▼ 8%
North Oxford43.6▼ 5%
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 Summertown a safe area?

Summertown had about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 35 Oxford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Summertown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (13).