Crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
393 crimes were recorded in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
- Chinnor, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (162), anti-social behaviour (69), other theft (29) and public order (29) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,559th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chinnor, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 393 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.9 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,654 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire peaked in the year to August 2022 (453 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (303). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 393 | 36.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 363 | 34.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 386 | 36.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 373 | 35.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 453 | 42.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 414 | 38.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 342 | 32.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 303 | 28.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 28.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (62% below) and public order (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 29 and violence and sexual offences rose from 135 to 162, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 15.2 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 6.5 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chinnor, 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 Chinnor, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thame | 741 | 54.7 | +48% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | +11% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | +1% |
| Forest Hill & Holton | 338 | 72.9 | +98% |
| Wheatley | 202 | 51.4 | +39% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -14% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 155 | 36.6 | -1% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +51% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Duck Square | 17 |
| On or near Moor Close | 15 |
| On or near Blackthorn Rise | 12 |
| On or near Flint Hollow | 10 |
| On or near Golden Hills | 10 |
| On or near Lakeside Road | 10 |
| On or near Walnut Tree Close | 10 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Windmill Road | 9 |
Of the 324 crimes in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 29% 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 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 42.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 94 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Chinnor, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 10,654 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chinnor, South Oxfordshire average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chinnor, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chinnor, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Chinnor, South Oxfordshire recorded 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,559th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chinnor, South Oxfordshire was up 8% on the year before: 393 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 363 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chinnor, South Oxfordshire?
About 10,654 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chinnor, South Oxfordshire?
Chinnor, 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.