Crime Rate in South Oxfordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Oxfordshire

The total recorded crimes in South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 649 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Oxfordshire crime rate of 4.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (274) incidents (4.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (77) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (65) incidents (1.56% increase)
South Oxfordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 18
  • Powell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Thorne Close with total crimes: 6

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 (76 crimes), and the safest, Kidmore End & Whitchurch (6 crimes), is 70 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Oxfordshire.

Similarly, the area of Didcot West (72 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shiplake & Binfield Heath (14 crimes), with a difference of 58 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Oxfordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Didcot South76
Didcot West72
Thame65
Henley-on-Thames62
Forest Hill & Holton48

Safest Wards:

Sandford & the Wittenhams13
Watlington12
Haseley Brook11
Chalgrove6
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Didcot West72
Wheatley & Great Haseley63
Chinnor & Tetsworth43
Hagbourne, Moreton & Cholsey40
Thame South38

Safest Areas:

Beckley & Horspath21
Sonning Common & Kidmore End21
Chalgrove, Stadhampton & Dorchester18
Watlington & Nettlebed16
Shiplake & Binfield Heath14

South Oxfordshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Oxfordshire has recorded 649 crimes with crime rate of 4.35 ranking 306th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (Oxfordshire)
Vale of White Horse768 49,300 37,938 4
West Oxfordshire552 37,121 47,223 3
Cherwell1,062 214,838 212,824 2
Oxford1,519 120,583 118,063 1

South Oxfordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 945 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202577
March 202569
February 202565
January 202556
December 202453
November 202452
October 202456
September 202461
August 202489
July 2024106
June 2024184

A total of 508 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202535
March 202547
February 202553
January 202527
December 202423
November 202436
October 202434
September 202460
August 202458
July 202437
June 202470

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20244
July 202413
June 202412

A total of 705 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202564
March 202545
February 202547
January 202544
December 202450
November 202451
October 202461
September 202445
August 202457
July 202458
June 2024118

A total of 213 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202515
February 202516
January 202519
December 202410
November 202416
October 202421
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202442

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202412
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 3437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 286.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 536 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025274
April 2025261
March 2025273
February 2025215
January 2025259
December 2024260
November 2024241
October 2024311
September 2024245
August 2024248
July 2024314
June 2024536

A total of 741 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202553
March 202555
February 202548
January 202551
December 202444
November 202449
October 202456
September 202450
August 202472
July 202477
June 2024142

A total of 640 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202557
March 202557
February 202546
January 202549
December 202459
November 202437
October 202445
September 202445
August 202457
July 202443
June 202494

A total of 355 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202529
February 202533
January 202523
December 202415
November 202436
October 202430
September 202419
August 202424
July 202434
June 202470

A total of 234 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202518
March 202522
February 202510
January 202519
December 202417
November 202420
October 202423
September 202421
August 202430
July 202423
June 202422

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 762 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202566
March 202572
February 202554
January 202550
December 202450
November 202450
October 202456
September 202468
August 202459
July 202470
June 2024124

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248

High Crime Locations South Oxfordshire in May 2025

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

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
2. Powell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Thorne Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Bulldog Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime6
6. Lockinge Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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