Crime Rate in Cowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowley

The total recorded crimes in Cowley, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowley crime rate of 4.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cowley, encompassing approximately 25,509 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Cowley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Cowley?

To understand the safety of Cowley, we need to analyze Cowley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Cowley reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 1,370 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cowley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cowley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Oxford average, with 1,246 crimes compared to 785. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cowley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Cowley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cowley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cowley has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 4.12 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Cowley crimes were 1,370. The crime rate of Cowley in 2024 was 53.71 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowley were around 1,246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.85 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)CrimesRank (Oxford)
Carfax & Jericho245 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas137 21,865 21,630 2
St Clement's65 101,107 51,235 4
Littlemore103 41,275 41,093 6
Headington100 51,098 61,100 5
Donnington95 6914 8719 11
Blackbird Leys59 12910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley76 71,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook53 13896 10847 8
Hinksey Park73 8586 14502 15
St Mary's53 14823 11777 9
Quarry & Risinghurst65 9576 15552 14
Churchill60 11771 12733 10
Lye Valley47 15634 13645 13
Barton & Sandhills42 16520 16474 16
Marston32 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead27 19443 17379 18
Wolvercote25 22439 18358 19
Summertown29 18358 21269 21
Headington Hill & Northway26 20332 23317 20
Temple Cowley20 23366 20262 22
Walton Manor26 21339 22198 23

Cowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 202415
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202422
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202536
January 202530
December 202428
November 202425
October 202431
September 202428
August 202425
July 202423
June 202460
May 202434
April 202420

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20257
December 202426
November 20248
October 202414
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 202438
May 202413
April 20242

A total of 97 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 202413
October 20248
September 202412
August 202414
July 20244
June 202416
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202524
January 202515
December 202421
November 202417
October 202429
September 202424
August 202415
July 202419
June 202428
May 202421
April 202430

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
April 20242

High Crime Locations Cowley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cowley postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Crowell Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bailey Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Eleanor Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dodgson Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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