Crime Rate in Wallingford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallingford

The total recorded crimes in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallingford crime rate of 4.52 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 Wallingford, encompassing approximately 11,940 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Wallingford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Coopers Piece with total crimes: 4
  • Smith Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wallingford?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Wallingford reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 535 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wallingford witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Wallingford experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 523 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wallingford witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wallingford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wallingford has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 6th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wallingford crimes were 535. The crime rate of Wallingford in 2024 was 44.80 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wallingford were around 523 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.80 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wallingford)CrimesRank (Wallingford)CrimesRank (Wallingford)
Henley-on-Thames88 2896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton60 51,070 1836 2
Didcot West100 11,022 2791 4
Thame71 3654 5811 3
Didcot South64 4910 3767 5
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

Wallingford 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 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202524
May 202512
April 202516
March 202523
February 202513
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 202413
September 202424
August 202419

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
November 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Wallingford in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coopers Piece (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Smith Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Andrew Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Revell Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Squire'S Walk (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
7. Blue Mountains (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Castle Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Martin'S Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Saxon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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