Crime Rate in Thame: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thame

The total recorded crimes in Thame, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thame crime rate of 2.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Thame Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornmarket with total crimes: 6
  • Lee Court with total crimes: 5
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Thame has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thame)CrimesRank (Thame)CrimesRank (Thame)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
Forest Hill & Holton48 51,070 1836 2
Didcot South76 1910 3767 5
Didcot West72 21,022 2791 4
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

Thame Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 202511
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202519
March 202521
February 202518
January 202515
December 202420
November 202417
October 202414
September 202424
August 202414
July 202434
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20259
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Cornmarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lee Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
4. Rushall Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lincoln Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Towersey Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Kingsey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cromwell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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