Crime in Thame: statistics, rates and trends
576 crimes were recorded in Thame in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (193), shoplifting (103) and anti-social behaviour (57) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,092nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Thame | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 576 | 7,440 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 47.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,805 | 156,470 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thame peaked in the year to August 2020 (724 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (521). 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 | 576 | 53.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 521 | 48.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 529 | 49.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 682 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 679 | 62.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 629 | 58.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 724 | 67.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 575 | 53.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 710 | 65.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and violence and sexual offences (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 49 to 103 and criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 56, while other theft fell from 58 to 41 and anti-social behaviour fell from 68 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 17.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 9.5 | 8.5 | +110% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Thame; the highest is Aylesbury (89.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Benson (31.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | 269 | 36.5 | -31% |
| Chinnor | 302 | 37.4 | -30% |
| Princes Risborough | 420 | 47.4 | -11% |
| Aylesbury | 8,095 | 89.2 | +67% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 202 | 37.7 | -29% |
| Wendover | 389 | 40.2 | -25% |
| Benson | 214 | 31.3 | -41% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 342 | 48.3 | -9% |
Thame is the one area listed within Thame, with 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thame | Neighbourhood | 13,539 | 741 | 54.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Thame over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cornmarket” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cornmarket | 102 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Police Station | 26 |
| On or near Lacey Drive | 22 |
| On or near Pickenfield | 22 |
| On or near Walker Drive | 19 |
| On or near Butter Market | 18 |
| On or near Edgehill | 17 |
| On or near Horseshoes Place | 16 |
| On or near Towersey Drive | 12 |
Of the 519 crimes in Thame with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 214 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 27.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Thame has an estimated population of 10,805 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thame average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Thame | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thame a safe place to live?
Thame recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,092nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thame?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (103).
Is crime in Thame going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thame was up 11% on the year before: 576 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 521 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thame?
About 10,805 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thame?
Thame 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.