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

327 crimes were recorded in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 143 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cholsey, South Oxfordshire has the 3,663rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (463 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (253). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 Cholsey, 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 falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and public order (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cholsey, 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.

Cholsey, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 9,671. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire sits in decile 8.3, 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 Cholsey, South Oxfordshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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