Crime Rate in Forest Hill & Holton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Hill & Holton

The total recorded crimes in Forest Hill & Holton, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Hill & Holton crime rate of 338.40 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 Forest Hill & Holton, encompassing approximately 203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (733.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Forest Hill & Holton 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Forest Hill & Holton?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Forest Hill & Holton reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 1,070 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest Hill & Holton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Forest Hill & Holton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 836 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forest Hill & Holton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Forest Hill & Holton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Forest Hill & Holton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Forest Hill & Holton has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 338.40 ranking 3th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Forest Hill & Holton crimes were 1,070. The crime rate of Forest Hill & Holton in 2024 was 5247.67 (year) or 437.31 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest Hill & Holton were around 836 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4100.05 (year) or 341.67 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)
Henley-on-Thames68 4896 4901 1
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
Chinnor28 10398 11375 9
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

Forest Hill & Holton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (17 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202517
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 202417
August 202417
July 20243
June 202432
May 202420
April 202419

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20257
December 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 202420
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 20253
January 202519
December 202454
November 202417
October 202430
September 202421
August 20248
July 202425
June 202430
May 202416
April 202416

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 171 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 20258
December 202413
November 20246
October 20247
September 202421
August 202412
July 202421
June 202430
May 202418
April 202416

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
November 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20243
August 20243

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Forest Hill & Holton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Forest Hill & Holton 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. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Smith'S Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Polecat End Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Church Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Milton Manor Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Station Yard (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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