Crime Rate in Wallingford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wallingford

The total recorded crimes in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wallingford crime rate of 2.26 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Wallingford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Buildings with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Heritage Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Wallingford has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.26 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wallingford)CrimesRank (Wallingford)CrimesRank (Wallingford)
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
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
Goring14 15126 19147 19
Sandford & the Wittenhams13 17162 17166 16
Haseley Brook11 19190 16164 17
Kidmore End & Whitchurch6 2183 21116 20
Chalgrove6 20113 2090 21

Wallingford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202523
February 202513
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 202413
September 202424
August 202419
July 202413
June 202444
May 202422

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Wallingford in May 2025

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

1. Old Buildings (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Heritage Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Andrew Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wantage Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Blue Mountains (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Millington Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Mcmullan Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. St Georges Green (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Coopers Piece (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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