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 May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forest Hill & Holton crime rate of 235.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-61.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Forest Hill & Holton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 18
  • Powell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Forest Hill & Holton has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 235.41 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forest Hill & Holton)CrimesRank (Forest Hill & Holton)CrimesRank (Forest Hill & Holton)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
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
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

Forest Hill & Holton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202515
February 20254
January 20258
December 202413
November 20246
October 20247
September 202421
August 202412
July 202421
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202544
March 202525
February 20253
January 202519
December 202454
November 202417
October 202430
September 202421
August 20248
July 202425
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20257
December 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
February 202517
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20249
September 202417
August 202417
July 20243
June 202432
May 202420

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20254
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Powell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Rycote Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Smith'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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