Crime in Wallingford: statistics, rates and trends
470 crimes were recorded in Wallingford in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wallingford at a glance
- Crime trends in Wallingford
- Types of crime in Wallingford
- Wallingford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wallingford
- Streets with the most crime in Wallingford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wallingford
- Population and deprivation in Wallingford
- Questions about crime in Wallingford
- About this data
470 crimes were recorded in Wallingford in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 196 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wallingford has the 1,092nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wallingford | South Oxfordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 470 | 7,327 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.8 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,735 | 156,470 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wallingford was highest in the year to July 2021 (641 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (470). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 470 | 53.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 518 | 59.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 507 | 58.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 505 | 57.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 500 | 57.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 641 | 73.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 563 | 64.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 485 | 55.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 533 | 61.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wallingford 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 (+34%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-26%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 196 | 22.4 | 0.66 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 6.8 | 0.44 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.0 | 0.88 | +24% |
| Public order | 43 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.5 | 0.54 | +34% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.4 | 0.68 | +23% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.1 | 0.58 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -56% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +150% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.22 | -60% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.3 | 0.11 | -82% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wallingford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wallingford recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wallingford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wallingford recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wallingford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wallingford recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wallingford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wallingford recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wallingford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wallingford recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wallingford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wallingford recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wallingford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wallingford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wallingford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wallingford recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wallingford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wallingford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wallingford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wallingford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wallingford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wallingford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wallingford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wallingford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wallingford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wallingford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wallingford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wallingford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wallingford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wallingford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wallingford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | 216 | 31.6 | -41% |
| Didcot | 2,222 | 61.4 | +14% |
| Abingdon-on-Thames | 2,287 | 69.4 | +29% |
| Sonning Common | 207 | 34.7 | -35% |
| Henley-on-Thames | 749 | 60.2 | +12% |
| Caversham | 1,748 | 53.2 | -1% |
| Oxford | 17,654 | 103.7 | +93% |
| Chinnor | 301 | 37.3 | -31% |
1 areas within Wallingford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wallingford had the highest rate (53.8 per 1,000) and Wallingford the lowest (53.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallingford | Neighbourhood | 8,735 | 470 | 53.8 |
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 Wallingford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near St Martin'S Street | 24 |
| On or near Castle Lane | 19 |
| On or near Tudor Close | 14 |
| On or near Barbican Close | 13 |
| On or near Coopers Piece | 13 |
| On or near Kinecroft | 9 |
| On or near Portcullis Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wallingford 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 | 138 | 29.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Wallingford has an estimated population of 8,735. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wallingford sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wallingford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.7% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Wallingford a safe place to live?
Wallingford recorded 53.8 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 Wallingford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Wallingford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wallingford was down 9% on the year before: 470 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 518 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wallingford?
Wallingford 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 Wallingford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.