Crime in Temple Cowley: statistics, rates and trends
288 crimes were recorded in Temple Cowley in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Temple Cowley at a glance
- Crime trends in Temple Cowley
- Types of crime in Temple Cowley
- Temple Cowley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Temple Cowley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Temple Cowley
- Population and deprivation in Temple Cowley
- Questions about crime in Temple Cowley
- About this data
288 crimes were recorded in Temple Cowley in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 106 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Temple Cowley has the 1,943rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Temple Cowley | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 288 | 17,736 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.5 | 106.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,715 | 166,034 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Temple Cowley was highest in the year to July 2024 (315 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (124). Over the whole period it rose 103%, 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 | 288 | 77.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 302 | 81.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 315 | 84.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 227 | 61.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 194 | 52.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 201 | 54.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 136 | 36.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 124 | 33.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 142 | 38.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Temple Cowley 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 drugs, bicycle theft, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-20%) and anti-social behaviour (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 28.5 | 0.83 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -10% |
| Drugs | 31 | 8.3 | 2.55 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 6.2 | 0.91 | -4% |
| Other theft | 21 | 5.7 | 0.88 | -5% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 3.2 | 3.92 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -31% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 0.64 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.3 | 1.39 | -44% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.1 | 0.80 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Temple Cowley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Temple Cowley recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Temple Cowley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Temple Cowley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Temple Cowley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Temple Cowley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Temple Cowley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Temple Cowley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Temple Cowley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Temple Cowley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Temple Cowley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Temple Cowley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Temple Cowley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Temple Cowley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Temple Cowley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Temple Cowley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Temple Cowley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Temple Cowley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Temple Cowley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Temple Cowley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Temple Cowley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Temple Cowley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Temple Cowley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Temple Cowley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Temple Cowley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Temple Cowley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Temple Cowley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Temple Cowley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Temple Cowley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Temple Cowley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Temple Cowley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley | 1,166 | 127.6 | +65% |
| Lye Valley | 682 | 77.7 | +0% |
| Donnington | 735 | 82.7 | +7% |
| Churchill | 721 | 89.6 | +16% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 640 | 89.7 | +16% |
| Littlemore | 1,129 | 171.1 | +121% |
| St Clement's | 882 | 139.7 | +80% |
| St Mary's | 761 | 104.9 | +35% |
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 Temple Cowley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 37 |
| On or near Hopkins Court | 27 |
| On or near Bennett Crescent | 23 |
| On or near William Morris Close | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Beresford Place | 16 |
| On or near Temple Mews | 15 |
| On or near Salegate Lane | 13 |
| On or near Owens Way | 12 |
| On or near Crescent Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Temple Cowley 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 | 84 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 9.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 8.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Temple Cowley has an estimated population of 3,715. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Temple Cowley sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Temple Cowley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 79.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 38.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Temple Cowley a safe place to live?
Temple Cowley recorded 77.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Temple Cowley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Temple Cowley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Temple Cowley was down 5% on the year before: 288 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 302 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Temple Cowley?
Temple Cowley 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 Temple Cowley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.