Crime in Abingdon-on-Thames: statistics, rates and trends
2,287 crimes were recorded in Abingdon-on-Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Abingdon-on-Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Abingdon-on-Thames
- Types of crime in Abingdon-on-Thames
- Abingdon-on-Thames compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Abingdon-on-Thames
- Streets with the most crime in Abingdon-on-Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abingdon-on-Thames
- Population and deprivation in Abingdon-on-Thames
- Questions about crime in Abingdon-on-Thames
- About this data
2,287 crimes were recorded in Abingdon-on-Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 926 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Abingdon-on-Thames has the 803rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abingdon-on-Thames | Vale of White Horse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,287 | 7,923 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.4 | 53.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 32,953 | 149,347 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abingdon-on-Thames was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,712 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,084). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 2,287 | 69.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,306 | 70.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,365 | 71.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,440 | 74.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,712 | 82.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,532 | 76.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,328 | 70.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,084 | 63.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,127 | 64.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 221 |
| June 2026 | 196 |
| May 2026 | 204 |
| April 2026 | 196 |
| March 2026 | 186 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 178 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 183 |
| October 2025 | 207 |
| September 2025 | 187 |
| August 2025 | 212 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abingdon-on-Thames 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+30%) and vehicle crime (+30%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-39%) and possession of weapons (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 926 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 309 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +1% |
| Public order | 222 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 170 | 5.2 | 0.76 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 155 | 4.7 | 0.57 | +30% |
| Other theft | 148 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -3% |
| Drugs | 101 | 3.1 | 0.94 | -14% |
| Other crime | 60 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 50 | 1.5 | 1.84 | -6% |
| Burglary | 50 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.5 | 0.50 | -36% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.4 | 0.25 | -39% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abingdon-on-Thames
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 926 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abingdon-on-Thames
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abingdon-on-Thames
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abingdon-on-Thames
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abingdon-on-Thames
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abingdon-on-Thames
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abingdon-on-Thames
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abingdon-on-Thames
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abingdon-on-Thames
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abingdon-on-Thames
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abingdon-on-Thames
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abingdon-on-Thames
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abingdon-on-Thames
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 14 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abingdon-on-Thames
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Abingdon-on-Thames, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abingdon-on-Thames.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abingdon-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didcot | 2,222 | 61.4 | -12% |
| Oxford | 17,654 | 103.7 | +49% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 570 | 52.9 | -24% |
| Wallingford | 470 | 53.8 | -22% |
| Wantage | 864 | 62.9 | -9% |
| Eynsham | 290 | 42.7 | -38% |
| Benson | 216 | 31.6 | -54% |
| Kidlington | 942 | 59.1 | -15% |
5 areas within Abingdon-on-Thames, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Abingdon Fitzharris had the highest rate (134.0 per 1,000) and Abingdon Peachcroft the lowest (23.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Fitzharris | Neighbourhood | 5,663 | 759 | 134.0 |
| Abingdon Abbey Northcourt | Neighbourhood | 6,383 | 800 | 125.3 |
| Abingdon Caldecott | Neighbourhood | 8,380 | 393 | 46.9 |
| Abingdon Dunmore | Neighbourhood | 6,102 | 182 | 29.8 |
| Abingdon Peachcroft | Neighbourhood | 6,425 | 153 | 23.8 |
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 Abingdon-on-Thames over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thornley Close | 204 |
| On or near Parking Area | 110 |
| On or near High Street | 85 |
| On or near The Square | 75 |
| On or near Regal Close | 59 |
| On or near Stratton Way | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Finmore Close | 42 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Brampton Close | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abingdon-on-Thames 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 667 | 29.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 547 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 309 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 282 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 123 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 113 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 61 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Abingdon-on-Thames has an estimated population of 32,953. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abingdon-on-Thames sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abingdon-on-Thames |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Abingdon-on-Thames a safe place to live?
Abingdon-on-Thames recorded 69.4 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 Abingdon-on-Thames?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 926 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (309).
Is crime in Abingdon-on-Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abingdon-on-Thames was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,287 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,306 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abingdon-on-Thames?
Abingdon-on-Thames 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 Abingdon-on-Thames. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.