Crime Rate in Henley-on-Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Henley-on-Thames

The total recorded crimes in Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henley-on-Thames crime rate of 3.19 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 Henley-on-Thames, encompassing approximately 21,337 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Henley-on-Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Newtown Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Henley-on-Thames?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Henley-on-Thames reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 896 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Henley-on-Thames witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Henley-on-Thames experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 901 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Henley-on-Thames witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Henley-on-Thames Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Henley-on-Thames has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 4th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Henley-on-Thames crimes were 896. The crime rate of Henley-on-Thames in 2024 was 41.99 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Henley-on-Thames were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.23 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)
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
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

Henley-on-Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202517
January 202520
December 202416
November 202416
October 202434
September 202420
August 202431
July 202437
June 202448
May 202422
April 202419

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 202413
April 202416

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202418
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Henley-on-Thames in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Henley-on-Thames postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Newtown Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Noble Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lawson Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gainsborough Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Tuns Lane (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
10. Duke Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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