Crime Rate in Henley-on-Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Henley-on-Thames

The total recorded crimes in Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henley-on-Thames crime rate of 2.91 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 Henley-on-Thames, encompassing approximately 21,337 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Henley-on-Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorne Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 5

How safe is Henley-on-Thames?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Henley-on-Thames reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 896 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Henley-on-Thames witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Henley-on-Thames experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 901 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Henley-on-Thames witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Henley-on-Thames has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Henley-on-Thames Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Henley-on-Thames has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 ranking 4th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Henley-on-Thames crimes were 896. The crime rate of Henley-on-Thames in 2024 was 41.99 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Henley-on-Thames were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.23 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Henley-on-Thames)CrimesRank (Henley-on-Thames)CrimesRank (Henley-on-Thames)
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
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

Henley-on-Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20249
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202511
March 202519
February 202517
January 202520
December 202416
November 202416
October 202434
September 202420
August 202431
July 202437
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 202511
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 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
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202513
February 202513
January 20257
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Henley-on-Thames in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Henley-on-Thames postcode area is presented below.

1. Thorne Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Mount View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Harpsden Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Newtown Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hobbs End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Albert Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Meadow Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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