Crime in Temple Cowley: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Temple Cowley in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Temple Cowley
- Questions about crime in Temple Cowley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (108), anti-social behaviour (43) and drugs (30) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,966th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Temple Cowley | Oxford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 284 | 17,767 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 107.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,715 | 166,034 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Temple Cowley peaked in the year to August 2024 (335 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (130). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 115%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 284 | 76.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 284 | 76.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 335 | 90.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 231 | 62.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 194 | 52.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 199 | 53.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 139 | 37.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 130 | 35.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 132 | 35.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Temple Cowley recorded notably more drugs (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (25% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 24 to 30 and violence and sexual offences rose from 88 to 108, while anti-social behaviour fell from 55 to 43 and criminal damage and arson fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 11.6 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Drugs | 30 | 8.1 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Other theft | 22 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Temple Cowley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Temple Cowley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley | 1,154 | 126.3 | +65% |
| Lye Valley | 689 | 78.4 | +3% |
| Donnington | 725 | 81.6 | +7% |
| Churchill | 699 | 86.8 | +14% |
| Rose Hill & Iffley | 651 | 91.2 | +19% |
| Littlemore | 1,112 | 168.5 | +120% |
| St Clement's | 912 | 144.5 | +89% |
| St Mary's | 762 | 105.1 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Temple Cowley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 34 |
| On or near Hopkins Court | 25 |
| On or near Bennett Crescent | 23 |
| On or near William Morris Close | 19 |
| On or near Temple Mews | 18 |
| On or near Beresford Place | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Salegate Lane | 13 |
| On or near Crescent Close | 11 |
| On or near Hollow Way | 11 |
Of the 241 crimes in Temple Cowley with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 10.0% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Temple Cowley has an estimated population of 3,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.6%, against 7.9%), more private renting (39%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Temple Cowley average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Temple Cowley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Temple Cowley a safe place to live?
Temple Cowley recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,966th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Temple Cowley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Temple Cowley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Temple Cowley was almost unchanged on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Temple Cowley?
About 3,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Temple Cowley?
Temple Cowley 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.