Crime Rate in Thame: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thame

The total recorded crimes in Thame, South Oxfordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thame crime rate of 1.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Thame Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgehill with total crimes: 3
  • Cornmarket with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Thame has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)CrimesRank (South Oxfordshire)
Henley-on-Thames68 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton69 31,070 1836 2
Didcot South93 1910 3767 5
Didcot West76 21,022 2791 4
Wallingford57 5535 6523 6
Didcot North East41 6444 7424 8
Woodcote & Rotherfield29 9416 8469 7
Cholsey32 8415 9311 11
Chinnor28 10398 11375 9
Benson & Crowmarsh20 14415 10347 10
Sandford & the Wittenhams27 11162 17166 16
Sonning Common16 15313 12273 12
Watlington25 12227 14184 14
Berinsfield24 13249 13215 13
Wheatley14 16208 15176 15
Haseley Brook10 19190 16164 17
Garsington & Horspath13 17129 18163 18
Chalgrove11 18113 2090 21
Goring8 20126 19147 19
Kidmore End & Whitchurch5 2183 21116 20

Thame Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 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 (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 202420
November 202417
October 202414
September 202424
August 202414
July 202434
June 202440
May 202422
April 202420

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Thame in March 2025

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

1. Edgehill (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cornmarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Butter Market (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Van Dieman'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Towersey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lacey Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bartone Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Youens Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Oxford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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