Crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
463 crimes were recorded in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
- Wallingford, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (189), anti-social behaviour (59) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,902nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wallingford, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 463 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.0 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,735 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire of any year here (463 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 463 | 53.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 504 | 57.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 514 | 58.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 502 | 57.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 501 | 57.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 616 | 70.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 581 | 66.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 493 | 56.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 532 | 60.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) and shoplifting (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 29 to 40 and other theft rose from 29 to 36, while anti-social behaviour fell from 74 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 21.6 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 6.8 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 45 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.6 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wallingford, South Oxfordshire; the highest is Didcot West (80.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Goring, South Oxfordshire (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallingford, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -40% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | -35% |
| Didcot North East | 390 | 38.5 | -27% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +5% |
| Didcot South | 807 | 57.3 | +8% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -29% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -51% |
| Didcot West | 814 | 80.2 | +51% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near St Martin'S Street | 22 |
| On or near Barbican Close | 17 |
| On or near Castle Lane | 17 |
| On or near Tudor Close | 14 |
| On or near Coopers Piece | 11 |
| On or near Chiltern Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Portcullis Drive | 9 |
Of the 404 crimes in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 136 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Wallingford, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 8,735 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wallingford, South Oxfordshire average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wallingford, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wallingford, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Wallingford, South Oxfordshire recorded 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,902nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire was down 8% on the year before: 463 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 504 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wallingford, South Oxfordshire?
About 8,735 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wallingford, South Oxfordshire?
Wallingford, 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.