Crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
116 crimes were recorded in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire
- Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), public order (10) and anti-social behaviour (8) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 116 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.4 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,099 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire of any year here (116 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 78%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 116 | 37.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 99 | 31.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 107 | 34.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 81 | 26.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 85 | 27.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 100 | 32.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 70 | 22.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 67 | 21.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 65 | 21.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (29% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 56 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 24.2 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire; the highest is Forest Hill & Holton (72.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Benson & Crowmarsh (31.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | +10% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -15% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +49% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +42% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 155 | 36.6 | -2% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | +28% |
| Wheatley | 202 | 51.4 | +37% |
| Forest Hill & Holton | 338 | 72.9 | +95% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marley Lane” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marley Lane | 24 |
| On or near Brinkinfield Road | 11 |
| On or near The Green | 11 |
| On or near Farm Close | 9 |
| On or near Clements Road | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 5 |
| On or near Brookside Estate | 4 |
| On or near Chiltern Close | 4 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 4 |
Of the 108 crimes in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 14 | 13.0% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 9.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 3,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.3%, against 3.4%) and less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (10).
Is crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire was up 17% on the year before: 116 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 99 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire?
About 3,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire?
Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.