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 May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rose Hill & Iffley crime rate of 3.53 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rose Hill & Iffley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Court Place Gardens 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 areas in the Oxford.

    • 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 May 2025 the Rose Hill & Iffley has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rose Hill & Iffley)CrimesRank (Rose Hill & Iffley)CrimesRank (Rose Hill & Iffley)
Carfax & Jericho204 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas136 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley93 41,370 31,246 3
Headington96 31,098 61,100 5
St Clement's73 71,107 51,235 4
Littlemore90 51,275 41,093 6
Blackbird Leys77 6910 9931 7
Northfield Brook61 11896 10847 8
Donnington60 12914 8719 11
St Mary's66 10823 11777 9
Lye Valley66 9634 13645 13
Churchill38 18771 12733 10
Hinksey Park59 13586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst49 15576 15552 14
Marston50 14408 19423 17
Barton & Sandhills37 19520 16474 16
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead48 16443 17379 18
Walton Manor40 17339 22198 23
Wolvercote30 20439 18358 19
Headington Hill & Northway28 22332 23317 20
Temple Cowley29 21366 20262 22
Summertown21 23358 21269 21

Rose Hill & Iffley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202522
February 202514
January 20259
December 202415
November 202420
October 202420
September 202417
August 202420
July 202423
June 202464
May 202414

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
June 20244

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20245
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 401 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 20259
March 202529
February 202515
January 202533
December 202428
November 202434
October 202475
September 202419
August 202435
July 202437
June 202428
May 202435

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Rose Hill & Iffley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting24
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Court Place Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
4. Cordrey Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Clinton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
6. Ellesmere Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Carole'S Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. The Oval (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Martin'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Asquith Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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