Crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
741 crimes were recorded in Thame, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Thame, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire
- Thame, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thame, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Thame, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (269), shoplifting (103) and anti-social behaviour (72) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,841st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Thame, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 741 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.7 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,539 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire peaked in the year to August 2023 (834 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (625). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 741 | 54.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 625 | 46.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 663 | 49.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 834 | 61.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 778 | 57.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 747 | 55.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 823 | 60.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 658 | 48.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 797 | 58.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (65% below) and vehicle crime (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 49 to 103 and other crime rose from 21 to 30, while other theft fell from 65 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 19.9 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 7.6 | 8.5 | +110% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Public order | 65 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +43% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 1.8 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thame, South Oxfordshire; the highest is Forest Hill & Holton (72.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Benson & Crowmarsh (31.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thame, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinnor | 393 | 36.9 | -33% |
| Forest Hill & Holton | 338 | 72.9 | +33% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | -25% |
| Wheatley | 202 | 51.4 | -6% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -32% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 155 | 36.6 | -33% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +2% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Thame, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cornmarket” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cornmarket | 102 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 26 |
| On or near Police Station | 26 |
| On or near Lacey Drive | 22 |
| On or near Pickenfield | 22 |
| On or near Bartone Place | 21 |
| On or near Walker Drive | 19 |
| On or near Butter Market | 18 |
| On or near Edgehill | 17 |
Of the 669 crimes in Thame, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Thame, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 13,539 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thame, South Oxfordshire average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Thame, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thame, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,841st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (103).
Is crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire was up 19% on the year before: 741 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 625 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thame, South Oxfordshire?
About 13,539 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thame, South Oxfordshire?
Thame, 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.