Crime in Forest Hill & Holton: statistics, rates and trends
333 crimes were recorded in Forest Hill & Holton in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Forest Hill & Holton
- Questions about crime in Forest Hill & Holton
- About this data
333 crimes were recorded in Forest Hill & Holton in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Forest Hill & Holton has the 2,149th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Forest Hill & Holton | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 333 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.9 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 4,634 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Forest Hill & Holton was highest in the year to July 2019 (560 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (329). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 333 | 71.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 329 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 359 | 77.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 365 | 78.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 522 | 112.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 422 | 91.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 535 | 115.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 560 | 120.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 436 | 94.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Forest Hill & Holton 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+80%). The largest falls were in public order (-45%) and other theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 24.0 | 0.70 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 9.1 | 1.84 | +2% |
| Other theft | 37 | 8.0 | 1.25 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 7.8 | 0.51 | +80% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 7.1 | 1.05 | +175% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 5.0 | 0.60 | +0% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -45% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.8 | 0.79 | -28% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +80% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Forest Hill & Holton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Forest Hill & Holton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Forest Hill & Holton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Forest Hill & Holton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Forest Hill & Holton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Forest Hill & Holton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Forest Hill & Holton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Forest Hill & Holton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Forest Hill & Holton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 9 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 up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Forest Hill & Holton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 6 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Forest Hill & Holton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Forest Hill & Holton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Forest Hill & Holton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Forest Hill & Holton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Forest Hill & Holton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Forest Hill & Holton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Forest Hill & Holton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Forest Hill & Holton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley | 196 | 49.8 | -31% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 149 | 35.2 | -51% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -48% |
| Thame | 704 | 52.0 | -28% |
| Berinsfield | 186 | 59.0 | -18% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 209 | 48.5 | -32% |
| Watlington | 162 | 38.9 | -46% |
| Chinnor | 391 | 36.7 | -49% |
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 Forest Hill & Holton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Motorway Service Area | 76 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near College Close | 13 |
| On or near Bayswater Road | 13 |
| On or near Sandy Lane | 11 |
| On or near Breame Oak Drive | 10 |
| On or near Stadhampton Road | 8 |
| On or near Nourse Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Forest Hill & Holton 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 33.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 30.9% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 10.8% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 9.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.3% |
Forest Hill & Holton has an estimated population of 4,634. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Forest Hill & Holton sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Forest Hill & Holton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Forest Hill & Holton a safe place to live?
Forest Hill & Holton recorded 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Forest Hill & Holton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (42).
Is crime in Forest Hill & Holton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Forest Hill & Holton was up 1% on the year before: 333 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 329 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Forest Hill & Holton?
Forest Hill & Holton is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Forest Hill & Holton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.