Crime Rate in Rose Hill & Iffley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rose Hill & Iffley

The total recorded crimes in Rose Hill & Iffley, Oxford, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rose Hill & Iffley crime rate of 3.94 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 Rose Hill & Iffley, encompassing approximately 19,266 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Rose Hill & Iffley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Lambourn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Thames View Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rose Hill & Iffley?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Rose Hill & Iffley reported a higher crime volume than the Oxford average, with 1,023 crimes compared to 895. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rose Hill & Iffley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rose Hill & Iffley had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 648 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rose Hill & Iffley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rose Hill & Iffley has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Rose Hill & Iffley crimes were 1,023. The crime rate of Rose Hill & Iffley in 2024 was 53.10 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rose Hill & Iffley were around 648 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.63 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 12 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
Cowley105 31,370 31,246 3
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
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

Rose Hill & Iffley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202514
January 20259
December 202415
November 202420
October 202420
September 202417
August 202420
July 202423
June 202464
May 202414
April 202427

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 380 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202515
January 202533
December 202428
November 202434
October 202475
September 202419
August 202435
July 202437
June 202428
May 202435
April 202412

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rose Hill & Iffley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rose Hill & Iffley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lambourn Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thames View Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Clinton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Cowley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Westbury Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Annora Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Hunsdon Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spencer Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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