Crime Rate in Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thames

The total recorded crimes in Thames, Vale of White Horse, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thames crime rate of 1.27 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 Thames, encompassing approximately 18,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eaton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thrupp Turn with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thames?

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

  • Relative to Vale of White Horse:

    • In 2024, Thames reported a higher crime volume than the Vale of White Horse average, with 504 crimes compared to 388. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thames witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thames experienced a greater number of crimes than the Vale of White Horse average, with 417 crimes compared to 331. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thames witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Vale of White Horse, Thames has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Thames Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thames has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.27 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Vale of White Horse, UK

In 2024, the total Thames crimes were 504. The crime rate of Thames in 2024 was 62.59 (year) or 5.22 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thames were around 417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.30 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Vale of White Horse.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)CrimesRank (Vale of White Horse)
Abingdon Fitzharris56 4793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt63 3958 1793 2
Blewbury & Harwell75 1619 5444 7
Faringdon64 2720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott41 7501 9501 4
Wantage Charlton44 6643 4407 9
Stanford17 14553 6486 5
Wantage & Grove Brook45 5546 7355 10
Grove North33 8445 10478 6
Watchfield & Shrivenham24 10388 11336 12
Botley & Sunningwell12 19332 13350 11
Marcham20 11208 17152 16
Kennington & Radley19 12340 12287 13
Abingdon Peachcroft17 13218 16147 17
Steventon & the Hanneys13 17238 14244 14
Cumnor16 15205 18197 15
Hendreds12 18236 15147 18
Abingdon Dunmore15 16131 23135 19
Ridgeway7 24162 19129 21
Sutton Courtenay8 22154 21135 20
Drayton7 23159 2062 24
Wootton12 2097 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize10 21150 2283 23

Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other theft 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 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
October 20249
August 20246
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
July 20246

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20253
December 202421
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 202418
May 202430
April 202421

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 202415
November 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202424
April 20249

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
July 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20246
August 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
June 20246

High Crime Locations Thames in March 2025

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

1. Eaton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Thrupp Turn (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Harris'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Circourt Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Appleton Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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