Crime Rate in Temple Cowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple Cowley

The total recorded crimes in Temple Cowley, Oxford, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple Cowley crime rate of 2.64 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 Temple Cowley, encompassing approximately 11,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Temple Cowley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salegate Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Police Station with total crimes: 6
  • Hopkins Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Temple Cowley?

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

  • Relative to Oxford:

    • In 2024, Temple Cowley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxford average, with 366 crimes compared to 895.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Temple Cowley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

    • In 2023, Temple Cowley had fewer crimes than the Oxford average, with 262 crimes compared to 785. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Temple Cowley recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Oxford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Oxford, Temple Cowley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Temple Cowley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Temple Cowley has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.64 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Oxford, UK

In 2024, the total Temple Cowley crimes were 366. The crime rate of Temple Cowley in 2024 was 32.24 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Oxford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Temple Cowley were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.08 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Oxford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Temple Cowley)CrimesRank (Temple Cowley)CrimesRank (Temple Cowley)
Carfax & Jericho251 13,530 12,725 1
Osney & St Thomas155 21,865 21,630 2
Cowley112 41,370 31,246 3
Headington115 31,098 61,100 5
St Clement's78 81,107 51,235 4
Littlemore99 51,275 41,093 6
Lye Valley95 6634 13645 13
Blackbird Leys79 7910 9931 7
Rose Hill & Iffley57 141,023 7648 12
Northfield Brook61 12896 10847 8
Donnington78 9914 8719 11
St Mary's60 13823 11777 9
Churchill67 11771 12733 10
Hinksey Park68 10586 14502 15
Quarry & Risinghurst56 15576 15552 14
Barton & Sandhills37 16520 16474 16
Marston34 17408 19423 17
Cutteslowe & Sunnymead32 18443 17379 18
Wolvercote28 21439 18358 19
Headington Hill & Northway26 22332 23317 20
Walton Manor30 20339 22198 23
Summertown16 23358 21269 21

Temple Cowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Temple Cowley in July 2025

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

1. Salegate Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hopkins Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Sher Afzal Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Beresford Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. William Morris Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Salesian Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bennett Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Silkdale Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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