Crime in Rose Hill & Iffley: statistics, rates and trends
640 crimes were recorded in Rose Hill & Iffley in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rose Hill & Iffley
- Questions about crime in Rose Hill & Iffley
- About this data
640 crimes were recorded in Rose Hill & Iffley in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 227 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rose Hill & Iffley has the 1,508th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rose Hill & Iffley | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 640 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.7 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -33% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,137 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rose Hill & Iffley was highest in the year to July 2025 (951 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (567). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 640 | 89.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 951 | 133.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 767 | 107.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 588 | 82.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 623 | 87.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 632 | 88.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 700 | 98.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 567 | 79.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 625 | 87.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rose Hill & Iffley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-81%) and drugs (-56%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 31.8 | 0.93 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 8.8 | 1.07 | -81% |
| Public order | 59 | 8.3 | 1.24 | +7% |
| Other theft | 47 | 6.6 | 1.03 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 6.3 | 1.28 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 4.8 | 0.70 | -26% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.4 | 0.95 | -25% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.7 | 0.81 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 2.2 | 2.72 | -41% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.3 | 0.93 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.87 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rose Hill & Iffley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rose Hill & Iffley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rose Hill & Iffley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rose Hill & Iffley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rose Hill & Iffley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rose Hill & Iffley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rose Hill & Iffley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rose Hill & Iffley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rose Hill & Iffley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rose Hill & Iffley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rose Hill & Iffley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rose Hill & Iffley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rose Hill & Iffley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rose Hill & Iffley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rose Hill & Iffley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rose Hill & Iffley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rose Hill & Iffley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlemore | 1,129 | 171.1 | +91% |
| Cowley | 1,166 | 127.6 | +42% |
| Donnington | 735 | 82.7 | -8% |
| Temple Cowley | 288 | 77.5 | -14% |
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | +17% |
| Hinksey Park | 613 | 113.3 | +26% |
| Northfield Brook | 690 | 98.1 | +9% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +56% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Rose Hill & Iffley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 114 |
| On or near Carole'S Way | 48 |
| On or near Orchard Court | 30 |
| On or near Ellesmere Road | 26 |
| On or near The Oval | 24 |
| On or near Constance Norman Way | 22 |
| On or near Spencer Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Fiennes Road | 18 |
| On or near Wynbush Road | 16 |
| On or near Thames View Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rose Hill & Iffley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 29.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 13.1% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Rose Hill & Iffley has an estimated population of 7,137. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rose Hill & Iffley sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rose Hill & Iffley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.3% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Rose Hill & Iffley a safe place to live?
Rose Hill & Iffley recorded 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Rose Hill & Iffley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Rose Hill & Iffley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rose Hill & Iffley was down 33% on the year before: 640 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 951 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rose Hill & Iffley?
Rose Hill & Iffley is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Rose Hill & Iffley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.