Crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
704 crimes were recorded in Thame, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Thame, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
704 crimes were recorded in Thame, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 261 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thame, South Oxfordshire has the 2,939th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thame, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 704 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,539 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (858 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (617). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 704 | 52.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 617 | 45.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 687 | 50.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 858 | 63.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 759 | 56.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 773 | 57.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 786 | 58.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 651 | 48.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 826 | 61.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thame, 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 increases were in shoplifting (+79%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-28%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 | 19.3 | 0.56 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 4.7 | 0.31 | -15% |
| Public order | 60 | 4.4 | 0.67 | +11% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -28% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.1 | 0.66 | +93% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 1.8 | 0.36 | +9% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.2 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thame, South Oxfordshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thame, South Oxfordshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thame, South Oxfordshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thame, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinnor | 391 | 36.7 | -29% |
| Forest Hill & Holton | 333 | 71.9 | +38% |
| Watlington | 162 | 38.9 | -25% |
| Wheatley | 196 | 49.8 | -4% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -28% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 149 | 35.2 | -32% |
| Berinsfield | 186 | 59.0 | +13% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 323 | 32.1 | -38% |
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 Thame, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cornmarket | 95 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Lacey Drive | 25 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 25 |
| On or near Police Station | 25 |
| On or near Edgehill | 19 |
| On or near Walker Drive | 17 |
| On or near Pickenfield | 16 |
| On or near Butter Market | 15 |
| On or near Bartone Place | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thame, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 236 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 27.4% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 13.5% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Thame, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 13,539. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thame, South Oxfordshire sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thame, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Thame, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Thame, South Oxfordshire recorded 52.0 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 Thame, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (93).
Is crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thame, South Oxfordshire was up 14% on the year before: 704 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 617 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thame, South Oxfordshire?
Thame, South Oxfordshire 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 Thame, South Oxfordshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.