Thame Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Thame’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 38.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the area’s relative safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.7% of all recorded crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (38% below). Shoplifting, however, emerged as a notable outlier, with 13 incidents recorded—118% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of November, with its extended evenings and Black Friday shopping, may have influenced these dynamics. Retail areas in Thame, while not as densely commercialised as larger urban centres, still see periodic spikes in property-related offences during high-traffic periods. Anti-social behaviour also featured prominently, contributing 14.3% of all crimes, though this remained 33% below the UK average. The data suggests a balance between proactive community engagement and the challenges of managing seasonal fluctuations in local activity.

November 2023 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with other theft and anti-social behaviour both rising by 133.3% compared to October. This increase, from three to seven incidents for each category, may reflect heightened social activity during the month, particularly around Bonfire Night and the start of the holiday season. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, aligning with a general decline in vandalism-related crimes during the autumn months. Shoplifting remained a striking contrast, with its rate more than doubling the UK average and representing 26.5% of all recorded crimes. This discrepancy could indicate a need for targeted retail security measures, given the area’s lower overall crime levels. The violent crime category, while still the most common type (34.7% of total crimes), remained below the UK average. Residents may find the 4.6 per 1,000 figure particularly relevant, as it underscores Thame’s position as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, despite occasional spikes in specific offence types.

Thame’s crime rate in November 2023 was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.3% increase from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000. This slight rise, while statistically significant, remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, when scaled to the local population, translates to one reported crime for every 216 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate is particularly low, reflecting the area’s overall safety profile. With a population of 10,576, Thame’s crime statistics demonstrate how a relatively small number of incidents can be distributed across a larger community, reducing individual risk. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, particularly in managing violent crime and anti-social behaviour. While the 4.6 per 1,000 rate is a useful benchmark, it is the combination of low property crime and controlled violent crime that defines Thame’s distinct position in the national crime profile.