Crime Rate in South Oxfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Oxfordshire

The total recorded crimes in South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 759 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Oxfordshire crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around South Oxfordshire, encompassing approximately 149,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (316) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (-10.19% decrease)
  • Public order: (72) incidents (12.50% increase)
South Oxfordshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

South Oxfordshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

How safe is South Oxfordshire?

To understand the safety of South Oxfordshire, we need to analyze South Oxfordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Oxfordshire has recorded 8,975 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 60.20 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 291 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,249 crimes with a crime rate of 55.33, ranking it 293 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, South Oxfordshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Oxfordshire average, with 8975 crimes compared to 12163.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Oxfordshire witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Oxfordshire had fewer crimes than the Oxfordshire average, with 8,249 crimes compared to 10,859. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Oxfordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

South Oxfordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Didcot West (100 crimes), and the safest, Kidmore End & Whitchurch (9 crimes), is 91 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Oxfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Didcot West (100 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shiplake & Binfield Heath (15 crimes), with a difference of 85 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Oxfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Didcot West100
Henley-on-Thames88
Thame71
Didcot South64
Forest Hill & Holton60

Safest Wards:

Berinsfield13
Goring13
Chalgrove11
Haseley Brook10
Kidmore End & Whitchurch9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Didcot West100
Henley North65
Wheatley & Great Haseley61
Wallingford & Brightwell57
Thame South50

Safest Areas:

Thame North21
Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch21
Chalgrove, Stadhampton & Dorchester18
Watlington & Nettlebed17
Shiplake & Binfield Heath15

South Oxfordshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Oxfordshire has recorded 759 crimes with crime rate of 5.09 ranking 308th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2024, the total South Oxfordshire crimes were 8,975. The crime rate of South Oxfordshire in 2024 was 60.20 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking it 291 danzarous in the UK. South Oxfordshire ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Oxfordshire were around 8,249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.33 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking 293 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of South Oxfordshire

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
Vale of White Horse892 49,300 37,938 4
West Oxfordshire607 37,121 47,223 3
Cherwell1,290 214,838 212,824 2
Oxford1,664 120,583 118,063 1

South Oxfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 316 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (316 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (274 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (77 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (261 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (77 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (273 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (72 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 215 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (259 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 260 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (241 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (311 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2726 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 272.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025316
June 2025316
May 2025274
April 2025261
March 2025273
February 2025215
January 2025259
December 2024260
November 2024241
October 2024311

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20245

A total of 511 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202552
May 202544
April 202553
March 202555
February 202548
January 202551
December 202444
November 202449
October 202456

A total of 152 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202518
April 202521
March 202515
February 202516
January 202519
December 202410
November 202416
October 202421

A total of 563 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202564
May 202565
April 202564
March 202545
February 202547
January 202544
December 202450
November 202451
October 202461

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249

A total of 358 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202541
May 202528
April 202535
March 202547
February 202553
January 202527
December 202423
November 202436
October 202434

A total of 490 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202546
May 202551
April 202557
March 202557
February 202546
January 202549
December 202459
November 202437
October 202445

A total of 265 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202528
May 202518
April 202524
March 202529
February 202533
January 202523
December 202415
November 202436
October 202430

A total of 169 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 20259
April 202518
March 202522
February 202510
January 202519
December 202417
November 202420
October 202423

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247

A total of 575 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202562
May 202543
April 202566
March 202572
February 202554
January 202550
December 202450
November 202450
October 202456

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 710 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202597
June 2025108
May 202577
April 202577
March 202569
February 202565
January 202556
December 202453
November 202452
October 202456

High Crime Locations South Oxfordshire in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Oxfordshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
2. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
4. Cornmarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
5. Great Western Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order2

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