Crime Rate in Thame: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thame

The total recorded crimes in Thame, South Oxfordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thame crime rate of 2.70 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 Thame, encompassing approximately 26,302 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Thame Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornmarket with total crimes: 8
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lacey Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Thame?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Thame reported a higher crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 654 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thame witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Thame experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 811 crimes compared to 393. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thame witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thame Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thame has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 3th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Thame crimes were 654. The crime rate of Thame in 2024 was 24.86 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thame were around 811 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.83 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thame)CrimesRank (Thame)CrimesRank (Thame)
Henley-on-Thames88 2896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton60 51,070 1836 2
Didcot West100 11,022 2791 4
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

Thame 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202514
May 202527
April 202519
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 202420
November 202417
October 202414
September 202424
August 202414

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 4 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
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
September 20242

High Crime Locations Thame in July 2025

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

1. Cornmarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Lacey Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Ormond Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Lee Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Horseshoes Place (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Bartone Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Oxford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Chinnor Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
10. Esingdon Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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