Crime Rate in Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thames

The total recorded crimes in Thames, Vale of White Horse, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thames crime rate of 1.43 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 Jul were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barcote Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • St Thomas'S Close 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 areas in the Vale of White Horse.

    • 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 areas in the Vale of White Horse.

  • 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 July 2025 the Thames has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)
Abingdon Fitzharris78 1793 2804 1
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt76 3958 1793 2
Wantage Charlton77 2643 4407 9
Faringdon55 6720 3764 3
Abingdon Caldecott43 8501 9501 4
Blewbury & Harwell75 4619 5444 7
Stanford58 5553 6486 5
Grove North40 11445 10478 6
Wantage & Grove Brook42 10546 7355 10
Watchfield & Shrivenham50 7388 11336 12
Steventon & the Hanneys43 9238 14244 14
Botley & Sunningwell29 12332 13350 11
Kennington & Radley23 17340 12287 13
Hendreds29 13236 15147 18
Cumnor17 19205 18197 15
Marcham27 15208 17152 16
Abingdon Peachcroft14 21218 16147 17
Drayton23 16159 2062 24
Sutton Courtenay21 18154 21135 20
Abingdon Dunmore16 20131 23135 19
Ridgeway10 23162 19129 21
Wootton12 2297 2485 22
Kingston Bagpuize7 24150 2283 23

Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 202515
April 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 202415
November 20249
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20253
April 20256
March 202512
February 20259
January 20253
December 202421
November 202415
October 20249
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
December 20243
November 20246
August 20246

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
February 20256

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202512
April 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
August 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
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 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243

High Crime Locations Thames in July 2025

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

1. Barcote Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. St Thomas'S Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Barn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Circourt Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Faringdon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Robsart Place (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
8. Appleton Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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