Crime Rate in Watlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watlington

The total recorded crimes in Watlington, South Oxfordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watlington crime rate of 12.74 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 Watlington, encompassing approximately 941 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Watlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Cuxham Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Watlington?

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

  • Relative to South Oxfordshire:

    • In 2024, Watlington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Oxfordshire average, with 227 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Watlington recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

    • In 2023, Watlington had fewer crimes than the South Oxfordshire average, with 184 crimes compared to 393. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Watlington recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the South Oxfordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Oxfordshire, Watlington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Watlington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Watlington has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 10.62 ranking 18th out of 20 in the South Oxfordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Watlington crimes were 227. The crime rate of Watlington in 2024 was 241.05 (year) or 20.09 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watlington were around 184 crimes with yearly crime rate of 195.39 (year) or 16.28 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the South Oxfordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watlington)CrimesRank (Watlington)CrimesRank (Watlington)
Henley-on-Thames62 4896 4901 1
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
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

Watlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 20247
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20244
August 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Watlington in May 2025

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

1. Springfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cuxham Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. B4009 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Turners Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shirburn Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Barley Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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