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 January 2026 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rose Hill & Iffley crime rate of 2.34 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rose Hill & Iffley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Ellesmere Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pattison Place 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 January 2026 the Rose Hill & Iffley has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rose Hill & Iffley)CrimesRank (Rose Hill & Iffley)CrimesRank (Rose Hill & Iffley)
Carfax & Jericho192 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas96 41,865 21,630 2
Littlemore104 21,275 41,093 6
Cowley102 31,370 31,246 3
St Clement's59 81,107 51,235 4
Headington83 51,098 61,100 5
Donnington82 6914 8719 11
Blackbird Leys48 12910 9931 7
St Mary's60 7823 11777 9
Northfield Brook39 14896 10847 8
Churchill56 9771 12733 10
Hinksey Park55 10586 14502 15
Lye Valley49 11634 13645 13
Quarry & Risinghurst31 18576 15552 14
Walton Manor36 15339 22198 23
Barton & Sandhills33 16520 16474 16
Marston27 20408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead32 17443 17379 18
Wolvercote27 21439 18358 19
Summertown30 19358 21269 21
Headington Hill & Northway17 23332 23317 20
Temple Cowley18 22366 20262 22

Rose Hill & Iffley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202511
November 202511
October 202526
September 202513
August 202518
July 202514
June 202538
May 202511
April 202515
March 202522
February 202514

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20253
October 20256
August 20253
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20255
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20255
September 20253
August 20258
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20258
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20258
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20255
November 20257
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20256
October 20252
September 202510
August 20255
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20257
July 202514
June 202522
May 202524
April 20259
March 202529
February 202515

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Rose Hill & Iffley in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ellesmere Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pattison Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Iffley Turn (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Orchard Court (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Augustine Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Cowley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spencer Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Fiennes Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Asquith Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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