Crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire: statistics, rates and trends
202 crimes were recorded in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire
- Types of crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire
- Wheatley, South Oxfordshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire
- Demographics of Wheatley, South Oxfordshire
- Questions about crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (53), shoplifting (42) and anti-social behaviour (25) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,971st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wheatley, South Oxfordshire | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 202 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.4 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 3,932 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (289 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (172). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 202 | 51.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 212 | 53.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 172 | 43.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 218 | 55.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 225 | 57.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 289 | 73.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 219 | 55.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 248 | 63.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 248 | 63.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wheatley, South Oxfordshire recorded notably more shoplifting (26% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 84 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 13.5 | 34.2 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 10.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wheatley, 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 Wheatley, South Oxfordshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill & Holton | 338 | 72.9 | +42% |
| Garsington & Horspath | 155 | 36.6 | -29% |
| Berinsfield | 176 | 55.8 | +9% |
| Chalgrove | 116 | 37.4 | -27% |
| Sandford & the Wittenhams | 207 | 48.1 | -6% |
| Thame | 741 | 54.7 | +7% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -38% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Miller Road | 16 |
| On or near Keydale Road | 10 |
| On or near Morland Close | 10 |
| On or near The Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
| On or near Friday Lane | 7 |
| On or near Ambrose Rise | 6 |
| On or near Kimber Close | 5 |
| On or near Littleworth Road | 5 |
Of the 177 crimes in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 43.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Wheatley, South Oxfordshire has an estimated population of 3,932 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wheatley, South Oxfordshire average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wheatley, South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wheatley, South Oxfordshire a safe place to live?
Wheatley, South Oxfordshire recorded 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,971st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (42).
Is crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wheatley, South Oxfordshire was down 5% on the year before: 202 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 212 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wheatley, South Oxfordshire?
About 3,932 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wheatley, South Oxfordshire?
Wheatley, 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.