Crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire
- Cholsey, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Cholsey, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), anti-social behaviour (33) and shoplifting (33) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,642nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cholsey, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.6 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,671 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire peaked in the year to August 2022 (445 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (233). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 34.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 372 | 38.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 360 | 37.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 442 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 445 | 46.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 268 | 27.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 293 | 30.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 271 | 28.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 233 | 24.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and other theft (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 51 to 33 and burglary fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 15.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 3.4 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cholsey, South Oxfordshire; the highest is Didcot West (80.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Goring, South Oxfordshire (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cholsey, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +53% |
| Didcot North East | 390 | 38.5 | +11% |
| Didcot South | 807 | 57.3 | +65% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -8% |
| Didcot West | 814 | 80.2 | +132% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -24% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +61% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Little Lane” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Little Lane | 42 |
| On or near Chequers Place | 14 |
| On or near Harwood Road | 13 |
| On or near Greenmere | 12 |
| On or near Buckthorn Lane | 10 |
| On or near Kirby Close | 10 |
| On or near East End | 9 |
| On or near King Henry Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Lake Road | 9 |
| On or near Amwell Place | 6 |
Of the 302 crimes in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Cholsey, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 9,671 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cholsey, South Oxfordshire average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cholsey, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cholsey, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Cholsey, South Oxfordshire recorded 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,642nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cholsey, South Oxfordshire was down 10% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 372 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cholsey, South Oxfordshire?
About 9,671 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cholsey, South Oxfordshire?
Cholsey, 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.