Crime Rate in South Oxfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Oxfordshire

The total recorded crimes in South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 705 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Oxfordshire crime rate of 4.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (273) incidents (26.98% increase)
  • Other theft: (72) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (6.15% increase)
South Oxfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

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 South (93 crimes), and the safest, Kidmore End & Whitchurch (5 crimes), is 88 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Oxfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Didcot West (76 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Thame North (9 crimes), with a difference of 67 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Oxfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Didcot South93
Didcot West76
Forest Hill & Holton69
Henley-on-Thames68
Wallingford57

Safest Wards:

Garsington & Horspath13
Chalgrove11
Haseley Brook10
Goring8
Kidmore End & Whitchurch5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Didcot West76
Wheatley & Great Haseley68
Wallingford & Brightwell58
Berinsfield & Wittenham52
Didcot South East50

Safest Areas:

Chalgrove, Stadhampton & Dorchester21
Goring, Woodcote & Whitchurch18
Shiplake & Binfield Heath14
Sonning Common & Kidmore End11
Thame North9

South Oxfordshire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Oxfordshire has recorded 705 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 10556th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
Vale of White Horse654 49,300 37,938 4
West Oxfordshire607 37,121 47,223 3
Cherwell1,110 214,838 212,824 2
Oxford1,563 120,583 118,063 1

South Oxfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (245 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (68 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (248 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (89 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 314 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 106 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (536 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (184 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 791 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 79.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202565
January 202556
December 202453
November 202452
October 202456
September 202461
August 202489
July 2024106
June 2024184

A total of 174 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202519
December 202410
November 202416
October 202421
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202442

A total of 532 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202546
January 202549
December 202459
November 202437
October 202445
September 202445
August 202457
July 202443
June 202494

A total of 207 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202510
January 202519
December 202417
November 202420
October 202423
September 202421
August 202430
July 202423
June 202422

A total of 644 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202548
January 202551
December 202444
November 202449
October 202456
September 202450
August 202472
July 202477
June 2024142

A total of 313 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202533
January 202523
December 202415
November 202436
October 202430
September 202419
August 202424
July 202434
June 202470

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202412

A total of 2902 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 290.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025273
February 2025215
January 2025259
December 2024260
November 2024241
October 2024311
September 2024245
August 2024248
July 2024314
June 2024536

A total of 653 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202554
January 202550
December 202450
November 202450
October 202456
September 202468
August 202459
July 202470
June 2024124

A total of 576 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202547
January 202544
December 202450
November 202451
October 202461
September 202445
August 202457
July 202458
June 2024118

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 445 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202553
January 202527
December 202423
November 202436
October 202434
September 202460
August 202458
July 202437
June 202470

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248

High Crime Locations South Oxfordshire in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft9
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Possession of weapons3
Drugs3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons3
Drugs3
6. Broadway (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1

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