Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cumnor Hill area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Botley & Sunningwell , and the 40th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cumnor Hill (OX2 9EU) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Botley & Sunningwell average (42.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cumnor Hill (OX2 9EU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Owlington Close (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Botley & Sunningwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Conifer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seacourt Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Seacourt Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seacourt Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Church Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Heights | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Heights | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Seacourt Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Owlington Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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