Crime in Thame: statistics, rates and trends
552 crimes were recorded in Thame in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
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552 crimes were recorded in Thame in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thame has the 1,138th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thame | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 552 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.1 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,805 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thame was highest in the year to July 2018 (738 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (514). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 552 | 51.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 514 | 47.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 551 | 51.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 707 | 65.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 662 | 61.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 652 | 60.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 693 | 64.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 565 | 52.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 738 | 68.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thame 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+79%) and criminal damage and arson (+20%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-37%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 17.7 | 0.52 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 8.6 | 1.04 | +79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +20% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -25% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +6% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +23% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +50% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +114% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.29 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thame
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thame recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thame
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thame recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thame
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thame recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thame
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thame recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thame
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thame recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thame
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thame recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thame
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thame recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thame
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thame recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thame
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thame recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thame
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thame recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thame
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thame recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thame
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thame recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thame
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thame recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thame
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thame recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thame, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thame.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thame |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | 270 | 36.7 | -28% |
| Chinnor | 301 | 37.3 | -27% |
| Princes Risborough | 420 | 47.4 | -7% |
| Aylesbury | 8,189 | 90.2 | +77% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 225 | 42.0 | -18% |
| Wendover | 391 | 40.4 | -21% |
| Benson | 216 | 31.6 | -38% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 340 | 48.0 | -6% |
1 areas within Thame, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Thame had the highest rate (52.0 per 1,000) and Thame the lowest (52.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thame | Neighbourhood | 13,539 | 704 | 52.0 |
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 Thame over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cornmarket | 95 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Lacey Drive | 25 |
| On or near Police Station | 25 |
| On or near Edgehill | 19 |
| On or near Walker Drive | 17 |
| On or near Pickenfield | 16 |
| On or near Butter Market | 15 |
| On or near Horseshoes Place | 12 |
| On or near Towersey Drive | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thame 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 137 | 24.8% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 13.0% |
| Not recorded | 50 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Thame has an estimated population of 10,805. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thame sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thame |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Thame a safe place to live?
Thame recorded 51.1 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 Thame?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (93).
Is crime in Thame going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thame was up 7% on the year before: 552 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thame?
Thame 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 Thame. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.