Crime Rate in Cholsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cholsey

The total recorded crimes in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cholsey crime rate of 9.58 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 Cholsey, encompassing approximately 3,340 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cholsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Amwell Place with total crimes: 2
  • East End with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cholsey?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Cholsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 415 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cholsey witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Cholsey had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 311 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cholsey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cholsey has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 9.58 ranking 9th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cholsey crimes were 415. The crime rate of Cholsey in 2024 was 124.25 (year) or 10.35 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cholsey were around 311 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.11 (year) or 7.76 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cholsey)CrimesRank (Cholsey)CrimesRank (Cholsey)
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
Chinnor38 7398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh35 8415 10347 10
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

Cholsey 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 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 (16 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202516
December 20247
November 202418
October 202420
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cholsey in July 2025

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

1. Little Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Amwell Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. East End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Southby Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Wilcher Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Westfield Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Kentwood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crescent Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Buckthorn Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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