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

119 crimes were recorded in Goring, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 37 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Goring, South Oxfordshire has the 3,863rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Goring, South Oxfordshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (154 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (114). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 Goring, 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 violence and sexual offences (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 162% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Goring, South Oxfordshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Goring, South Oxfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Goring, 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.

Goring, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 4,735. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Goring, South Oxfordshire sits in decile 9.3, 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 Goring, South Oxfordshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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