Crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield: statistics, rates and trends
468 crimes were recorded in Woodcote & Rotherfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 41% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodcote & Rotherfield
- Types of crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield
- Woodcote & Rotherfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodcote & Rotherfield
- Demographics of Woodcote & Rotherfield
- Questions about crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), burglary (63) and other crime (48) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,256th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Woodcote & Rotherfield | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 468 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +41% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,448 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield peaked in the year to August 2023 (493 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (333). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 468 | 44.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 333 | 31.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 356 | 34.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 493 | 47.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 443 | 42.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 475 | 45.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 444 | 42.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 464 | 44.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 379 | 36.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodcote & Rotherfield recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate) and burglary (70% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 63 and violence and sexual offences rose from 114 to 182.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 17.4 | 34.2 | +60% |
| Burglary | 63 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +174% |
| Other crime | 48 | 4.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.6 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 19 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 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 Woodcote & Rotherfield; the highest is Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire (61.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Goring, South Oxfordshire (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodcote & Rotherfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidmore End & Whitchurch | 94 | 31.2 | -30% |
| Sonning Common | 264 | 30.7 | -31% |
| Goring | 124 | 26.2 | -42% |
| Henley-on-Thames | 758 | 61.0 | +36% |
| Wallingford | 463 | 53.0 | +18% |
| Benson & Crowmarsh | 321 | 31.9 | -29% |
| Cholsey | 335 | 34.6 | -23% |
| Watlington | 171 | 41.1 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Woodcote & Rotherfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 56 |
| On or near Nuffield Lane | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Stoke Row Road | 19 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Ashlee Walk | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Park Lane | 11 |
| On or near Medill Close | 10 |
Of the 430 crimes in Woodcote & Rotherfield with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 145 | 33.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Woodcote & Rotherfield has an estimated population of 10,448 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodcote & Rotherfield average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodcote & Rotherfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodcote & Rotherfield a safe place to live?
Woodcote & Rotherfield recorded 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,256th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (63).
Is crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodcote & Rotherfield was up 41% on the year before: 468 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 333 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodcote & Rotherfield?
About 10,448 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodcote & Rotherfield?
Woodcote & Rotherfield 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.