Crime Rate in Wheatley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheatley

The total recorded crimes in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatley crime rate of 1.18 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 Wheatley, encompassing approximately 19,471 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wheatley Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Elton Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wheatley?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Wheatley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 208 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wheatley recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Wheatley had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 176 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wheatley recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wheatley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wheatley has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 ranking 13th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wheatley crimes were 208. The crime rate of Wheatley in 2024 was 30.56 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wheatley were around 176 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.28 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wheatley)CrimesRank (Wheatley)CrimesRank (Wheatley)
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
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

Wheatley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wheatley in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elton Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Ladder Hill (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Morland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blenheim Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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