Crime Rate in Chinnor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chinnor

The total recorded crimes in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chinnor crime rate of 5.84 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 Chinnor, encompassing approximately 6,510 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Chinnor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak End Way with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Moor Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chinnor?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Chinnor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 398 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Chinnor had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 375 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chinnor witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chinnor Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chinnor has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 5.84 ranking 7th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chinnor crimes were 398. The crime rate of Chinnor in 2024 was 61.13 (year) or 5.09 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chinnor were around 375 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.60 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chinnor)CrimesRank (Chinnor)CrimesRank (Chinnor)
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
Wallingford54 6535 6523 6
Woodcote & Rotherfield31 10416 8469 7
Didcot North East30 11444 7424 8
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

Chinnor 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20244

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202517
April 20258
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chinnor in July 2025

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

1. Oak End Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Moor Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Braken Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Thame Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hill Top Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Chinnor Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chinnor Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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