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 July 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henley-on-Thames crime rate of 4.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Henley-on-Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Thameside with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Henley-on-Thames has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 4.12 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Henley-on-Thames)CrimesRank (Henley-on-Thames)CrimesRank (Henley-on-Thames)
Forest Hill & Holton60 51,070 1836 2
Didcot West100 11,022 2791 4
Thame71 3654 5811 3
Didcot South64 4910 3767 5
Wallingford54 6535 6523 6
Woodcote & Rotherfield31 10416 8469 7
Didcot North East30 11444 7424 8
Chinnor38 7398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh35 8415 10347 10
Cholsey32 9415 9311 11
Sonning Common28 12313 12273 12
Berinsfield13 17249 13215 13
Sandford & the Wittenhams24 13162 17166 16
Watlington14 16227 14184 14
Wheatley20 14208 15176 15
Garsington & Horspath14 15129 18163 18
Haseley Brook10 20190 16164 17
Goring13 18126 19147 19
Chalgrove11 19113 2090 21
Kidmore End & Whitchurch9 2183 21116 20

Henley-on-Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 202511
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202526
May 202527
April 202511
March 202519
February 202517
January 202520
December 202416
November 202416
October 202434
September 202420
August 202431

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
April 20258
March 202513
February 202513
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Henley-on-Thames in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Thameside (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mount View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Quebec Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nicholas Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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