Thame Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thame's crime rate in November 2024 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) is 46.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a statistic that positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country. The breakdown of crimes reveals a pattern dominated by violence and sexual offences (34.9% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and other theft (11.6%). These figures, while low, are influenced by November's seasonal context: the dark evenings of late autumn, the commercial activity around Black Friday, and the Bonfire Night celebrations, which may have contributed to fluctuations in specific categories. The town's status as a largely rural built-up area within South Oxfordshire—characterised by low population density, limited nightlife, and a focus on residential living—likely explains its consistently low crime rates. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category, remain 46% below the UK average for this type, a gap that may reflect both the area's demographics and the efficacy of local community policing strategies. The presence of anti-social behaviour at 18.6% of total crimes, while notable, is still 28% below the UK average for this category, a figure that could be attributed to the town's compact size and the relative absence of high-traffic public spaces that often correlate with higher rates of such incidents.

November 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% compared to October (from 2 to 8 incidents). This spike may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, as anti-social behaviour now accounts for 18.6% of all reported crimes, up from a smaller share in previous months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2 incidents), a decline that contrasts with the seasonal context of Bonfire Night, which typically sees increased pyrotechnic-related incidents. The area's violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents is 46% below the UK average for this category, a statistic that highlights the effectiveness of local policing or the area's demographic profile. For residents, the 300% rise in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point to consider, particularly as it coincides with November's darker evenings and community events.

Thame's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% decrease from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000. This places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, with a 46.1% gap that underscores its relatively low crime profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that aligns with its sparse population density and the nature of local amenities. Monthly exposure further contextualises this: over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 246 residents, a ratio that reflects both the area's size and the limited incidents recorded. When compared to the UK's broader context, Thame's figures suggest a community where crime is not only infrequent but also rare relative to national trends. This could be attributed to factors such as the town's compact built-up area, limited nightlife, and the absence of high-traffic retail hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates in other regions.