Crime in Rose Hill & Iffley: statistics, rates and trends
651 crimes were recorded in Rose Hill & Iffley in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rose Hill & Iffley at a glance
- Crime trends in Rose Hill & Iffley
- Types of crime in Rose Hill & Iffley
- Rose Hill & Iffley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rose Hill & Iffley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rose Hill & Iffley
- Demographics of Rose Hill & Iffley
- Questions about crime in Rose Hill & Iffley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (236), anti-social behaviour (74) and shoplifting (65) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,460th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rose Hill & Iffley | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 651 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.2 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,137 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rose Hill & Iffley peaked in the year to August 2025 (914 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (576). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 651 | 91.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 914 | 128.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 810 | 113.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 576 | 80.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 635 | 89.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 630 | 88.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 697 | 97.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 577 | 80.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 633 | 88.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rose Hill & Iffley recorded notably more vehicle crime (30% above the national rate) and public order (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (33% below) and criminal damage and arson (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 309 to 65 and drugs fell from 39 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 33.1 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 9.1 | 8.5 | -79% |
| Public order | 60 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 47 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 6.4 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -49% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 2.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rose Hill & Iffley; the highest is Littlemore (168.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Temple Cowley (76.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rose Hill & Iffley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemore | 1,112 | 168.5 | +85% |
| Cowley | 1,154 | 126.3 | +38% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | -11% |
| Temple Cowley | 284 | 76.4 | -16% |
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | +15% |
| Hinksey Park | 665 | 122.9 | +35% |
| Northfield Brook | 680 | 96.7 | +6% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +58% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Rose Hill & Iffley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (120).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 120 |
| On or near Carole'S Way | 46 |
| On or near Orchard Court | 32 |
| On or near Ellesmere Road | 25 |
| On or near Spencer Crescent | 22 |
| On or near The Oval | 22 |
| On or near Constance Norman Way | 18 |
| On or near Fiennes Road | 18 |
| On or near Wynbush Road | 17 |
| On or near Lambourn Road | 15 |
Of the 577 crimes in Rose Hill & Iffley with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Rose Hill & Iffley has an estimated population of 7,137 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%) and more households without a car (29%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rose Hill & Iffley average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Rose Hill & Iffley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rose Hill & Iffley a safe place to live?
Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,460th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Rose Hill & Iffley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Rose Hill & Iffley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rose Hill & Iffley was down 29% on the year before: 651 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 914 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rose Hill & Iffley?
About 7,137 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rose Hill & Iffley?
Rose Hill & Iffley is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.