Crime Rate in Chinnor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chinnor

The total recorded crimes in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chinnor crime rate of 6.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Chinnor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Hills with total crimes: 4
  • Barley Rye with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Chinnor has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 6.60 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chinnor)CrimesRank (Chinnor)CrimesRank (Chinnor)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton48 51,070 1836 2
Didcot South76 1910 3767 5
Didcot West72 21,022 2791 4
Thame65 3654 5811 3
Wallingford27 9535 6523 6
Woodcote & Rotherfield23 11416 8469 7
Didcot North East38 7444 7424 8
Benson & Crowmarsh32 8415 10347 10
Cholsey26 10415 9311 11
Sonning Common23 12313 12273 12
Berinsfield13 16249 13215 13
Wheatley23 13208 15176 15
Watlington12 18227 14184 14
Garsington & Horspath16 14129 18163 18
Goring14 15126 19147 19
Sandford & the Wittenhams13 17162 17166 16
Haseley Brook11 19190 16164 17
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6 2183 21116 20
Chalgrove6 20113 2090 21

Chinnor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417
July 202412
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Golden Hills (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Barley Rye (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
4. Greenwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lakeside Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Glynswood (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hillside View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Red Kite Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Wykeham Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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