Crime Rate in Goring: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goring

The total recorded crimes in Goring, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goring crime rate of 0.89 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 Goring, encompassing approximately 15,818 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Goring Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glebe Ride with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Limetree Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Goring?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Goring demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 126 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goring recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Goring had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 147 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goring recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goring Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Goring has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 15th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Goring crimes were 126. The crime rate of Goring in 2024 was 21.68 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goring were around 147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.63 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goring)CrimesRank (Goring)CrimesRank (Goring)
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
Chinnor43 6398 11375 9
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
Sandford & the Wittenhams13 17162 17166 16
Haseley Brook11 19190 16164 17
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6 2183 21116 20
Chalgrove6 20113 2090 21

Goring Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
November 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Goring in May 2025

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

1. Glebe Ride (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Limetree Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wallingford Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Icknield Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Little Croft Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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