Crime Rate in Chinnor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chinnor

The total recorded crimes in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chinnor crime rate of 4.30 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 Chinnor, encompassing approximately 6,510 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Chinnor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pleck Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chinnor?

To understand the safety of Chinnor, we need to analyze Chinnor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Chinnor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 398 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Chinnor had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 375 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chinnor witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Chinnor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chinnor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Chinnor has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.30 ranking 10th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chinnor crimes were 398. The crime rate of Chinnor in 2024 was 61.13 (year) or 5.09 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chinnor were around 375 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.60 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)
Henley-on-Thames68 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton69 31,070 1836 2
Didcot South93 1910 3767 5
Didcot West76 21,022 2791 4
Thame39 7654 5811 3
Wallingford57 5535 6523 6
Didcot North East41 6444 7424 8
Woodcote & Rotherfield29 9416 8469 7
Cholsey32 8415 9311 11
Benson & Crowmarsh20 14415 10347 10
Sandford & the Wittenhams27 11162 17166 16
Sonning Common16 15313 12273 12
Watlington25 12227 14184 14
Berinsfield24 13249 13215 13
Wheatley14 16208 15176 15
Haseley Brook10 19190 16164 17
Garsington & Horspath13 17129 18163 18
Chalgrove11 18113 2090 21
Goring8 20126 19147 19
Kidmore End & Whitchurch5 2183 21116 20

Chinnor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417
July 202412
June 202430
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Chinnor in March 2025

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

1. Pleck Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Windmill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Moor Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Marsh End (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hill Top Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Aston Rowant Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chinnor Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hillside View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chalkpit Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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