Henley-on-Thames Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category in Henley-on-Thames' crime profile, accounting for 40.9% of all reported incidents in July 2025. This figure, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, is 5% below the UK average for the same category, indicating a localised trend toward lower rates of violent crime. Property crimes, including vehicle crime (11 incidents) and shoplifting (7 incidents), contribute 22.5% to the overall total, with vehicle crime standing out at 131% above the UK average. The town's crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, 16.3% below the UK's 8.6 per 1,000, reflects a combination of its rural-urban character and effective community policing. Seasonal factors in July—peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—likely contribute to the rise in public order offences and shoplifting, as visitor numbers increase and local businesses face heightened pressure. The lower rates of anti-social behaviour (74% below UK average) and burglary (26% below UK average) suggest that Henley's small-town environment and strong community networks may act as natural deterrents. These patterns align with the area's status as a commuter belt suburb within South Oxfordshire, where a mix of residential stability and transient populations creates a unique crime dynamic. The data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both local geography and national benchmarks, revealing a picture of relative safety that contrasts with the UK's broader trends.

July 2025 witnessed a dramatic 600% increase in shoplifting, rising from one to seven incidents, likely driven by the summer tourist season and the town's retail presence. Public order offences surged by 400%, with cases rising from two to ten, potentially linked to the influx of visitors during festivals and outdoor events. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 50% compared to June, suggesting a possible reduction in alcohol-related incidents or improved community policing efforts. Vehicle crime in the area remains 131% above the UK average, with 11 incidents recorded, a figure that may reflect the town's proximity to major roads and car parks. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local infrastructure, with violence and sexual offences continuing to dominate the crime profile despite the overall rate remaining below the UK average.

Henley-on-Thames' crime rate in July 2025 rose by 54.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.7 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of three reported incidents each day, reflecting a local rhythm that aligns with summer activity patterns. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 139 residents, a figure that contextualises the rate within the area's population of 12,246. This monthly exposure metric highlights the relatively low frequency of crime relative to the UK's broader landscape, where higher population density and urbanisation often correlate with increased incidents. The shift in crime dynamics from June to July underscores the seasonal influence of tourism and local events, which may temporarily elevate public order and violent crime rates.