Total Crime Rate
105.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hinksey Hill area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell , and the 48th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hinksey Hill (OX1 5BE) in the last 12 months was 105.7 per 1,000 residents and was 147.2% higher than the Botley & Sunningwell average (42.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -87.5% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 48.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hinksey Hill (OX1 5BE), the main crime hotspot is near Badger Lane, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Botley & Sunningwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oxford Road | Under investigation |
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