Crime in Forest Hill & Holton: statistics, rates and trends
338 crimes were recorded in Forest Hill & Holton in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Forest Hill & Holton at a glance
- Crime trends in Forest Hill & Holton
- Types of crime in Forest Hill & Holton
- Forest Hill & Holton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Forest Hill & Holton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Forest Hill & Holton
- Demographics of Forest Hill & Holton
- Questions about crime in Forest Hill & Holton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (114), vehicle crime (41) and anti-social behaviour (39) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,108th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Forest Hill & Holton | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 338 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,634 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Forest Hill & Holton peaked in the year to August 2019 (545 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (318). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 338 | 72.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 318 | 68.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 365 | 78.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 365 | 78.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 506 | 109.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 419 | 90.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 523 | 112.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 545 | 117.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 457 | 98.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
Compared with England and Wales, Forest Hill & Holton recorded notably more vehicle crime (78% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below) and shoplifting (41% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 52 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 24.6 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 8.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 37 | 8.0 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 7.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 5.0 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Forest Hill & Holton has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Hill & Holton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley | 202 | 51.4 | -30% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 155 | 36.6 | -50% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -49% |
| Thame | 741 | 54.7 | -25% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | -23% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | -34% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | -44% |
| Chinnor | 393 | 36.9 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Forest Hill & Holton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Motorway Service Area” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 81 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near College Close | 12 |
| On or near Bayswater Road | 11 |
| On or near Sandy Lane | 11 |
| On or near Breame Oak Drive | 10 |
| On or near Mickle Way | 8 |
| On or near Nourse Close | 8 |
Of the 299 crimes in Forest Hill & Holton with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 6.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Forest Hill & Holton has an estimated population of 4,634 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Forest Hill & Holton average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Forest Hill & Holton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Forest Hill & Holton a safe place to live?
Forest Hill & Holton recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,108th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Forest Hill & Holton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 114 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (41).
Is crime in Forest Hill & Holton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Hill & Holton was up 6% on the year before: 338 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 318 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Forest Hill & Holton?
About 4,634 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Forest Hill & Holton?
Forest Hill & Holton 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.