Total Crime Rate
36.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Headington , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 426 local areas in Oxford .
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 Woodlands Road (OX3 7RU) in the last 12 months was 36.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.8% lower than the Headington average (115.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands Road (OX3 7RU), the main crime hotspot is near Harcourt Terrace. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Headington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cardwell Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | B4495 | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stonor Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Staunton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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