Total Crime Rate
37.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Roman Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Forest Hill & Holton , and the 221st highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Roman Road (OX33 1UU) in the last 12 months was 37.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% lower than the Forest Hill & Holton average (77.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -81.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Roman Road (OX33 1UU), the main crime hotspot is near Miller Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Forest Hill & Holton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Elton Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Miller Road | Under investigation |
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