Crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends

116 crimes were recorded in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 74 reports (64% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire has the 3,531st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire was highest in the year to July 2026 (116 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (58). Over the whole period it rose 100%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 63.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 3,099. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.