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Burglary Rates in Headington

Oxford, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Headington recorded 33 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 22% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

33

2.63 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,330

106.2 per 1,000 residents

22% below the UK average7% above the South East regional average

How does Headington rank?

Within Oxford

17 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

49th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
5
2
4
3
1
5
2
1
2
3
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
417
31%
Other Crime
395
30%
Shoplifting
238
18%
Anti-social Behaviour
113
8%
Drug Offences
56
4%
Vehicle Crime
48
4%
Burglary
33
2%
Robbery
20
2%
Theft from Person
10
1%

Property mix in Headington

Source: Census 2021 · 4,852 households

Detached 21%Semi-detached 36%Terraced 13%Flats 30%

The most common property type in Headington is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Headington homeowners

Most homes in Headington are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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