Crime Rate in Forest Hill & Holton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forest Hill & Holton

The total recorded crimes in Forest Hill & Holton, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Hill & Holton crime rate of 294.26 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 Forest Hill & Holton, encompassing approximately 203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-44.12% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Forest Hill & Holton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • College Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Forest Hill & Holton?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Forest Hill & Holton reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 1,070 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forest Hill & Holton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Forest Hill & Holton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 836 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forest Hill & Holton witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forest Hill & Holton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Forest Hill & Holton has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 294.26 ranking 5th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Forest Hill & Holton crimes were 1,070. The crime rate of Forest Hill & Holton in 2024 was 5247.67 (year) or 437.31 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forest Hill & Holton were around 836 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4100.05 (year) or 341.67 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest Hill & Holton)CrimesRank (Forest Hill & Holton)CrimesRank (Forest Hill & Holton)
Henley-on-Thames88 2896 4901 1
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
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

Forest Hill & Holton 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 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (17 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202534
May 202517
April 202544
March 202525
February 20253
January 202519
December 202454
November 202417
October 202430
September 202421
August 20248

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
August 20247

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 20257
April 202512
March 202515
February 20254
January 20258
December 202413
November 20246
October 20247
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20257
December 20243
August 202410

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
April 20256
March 20251
February 202517
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
March 20256
November 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
January 20254
October 20243

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 202415
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Forest Hill & Holton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Forest Hill & Holton postcode area is presented below.

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
3. College Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Mickle Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Breame Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. The Ridings (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Stockwell Lane (Map)
Total3
Theft from the person3
9. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Weston Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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