Thame Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,576, 40 crimes reported in August 2025 equate to 3.8 incidents per 1,000 residents — a figure 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This built-up area within South Oxfordshire exhibits a crime profile markedly lower than national benchmarks, with violence and sexual offences (14 incidents, 35% of total) and public order offences (6 incidents, 15%) forming the most common categories. Seasonal factors in August, a peak holiday month, may influence patterns: while tourism typically increases burglary risks through empty homes, Thame’s data shows no such spike, with burglary at 3 incidents (0.3 per 1,000) and 11% above the UK average. The area’s relatively low crime rate aligns with its character as a smaller, possibly more cohesive community compared to larger urban centres, where property crime and violent crime often dominate. Violence and sexual offences in Thame are 55% below the UK average (1.3 vs 2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Meanwhile, public order offences, though below the UK average for most categories, are 3% above the national rate for this specific type, reflecting localised issues around alcohol consumption or public events.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends compared to July, with burglary, drugs, and vehicle crime each rising by 100% (from 0 to 3, 0 to 2, and 0 to 1 respectively). This contrasts with steep declines in anti-social behaviour (-75%, from 12 to 3) and violence and sexual offences (-26.3%, from 19 to 14). The property-crime-to-violent-crime balance remained evenly split (14 each), but the sharp increase in burglary raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities, possibly linked to August’s seasonal dynamics. For context, violence and sexual offences in Thame are 55% below the UK average (1.3 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while public order offences are 3% above the national rate (0.6 vs 0.6 per 1,000). Residents may find the 100% rise in vehicle crime (now 1 incident per 1,000) particularly relevant, especially given the area’s likely reliance on private transport. The 55% below-average rate for violence and sexual offences suggests that local initiatives — whether community policing, youth engagement, or infrastructure — may be contributing to this trend, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causality.

Thame’s crime rate in August 2025 (3.8 per 1,000) represents a 24.6% decrease from July’s 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trajectory over the past month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 1 crime per day across Thame’s 10,576 residents, a figure that may feel manageable for locals. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 264 residents highlights the relatively low risk faced by individuals compared to the UK average. This is particularly striking given the area’s built-up nature, which typically correlates with higher crime rates in larger urban centres. The 53.1% gap between Thame’s rate and the UK average suggests either exceptional local conditions — such as strong community cohesion, effective policing, or limited commercial activity — or underreporting. However, the consistency of this gap across multiple crime categories (e.g. violence and sexual offences 55% below UK average) implies a systemic factor rather than a temporary anomaly. Residents may find reassurance in the fact that even with the 100% rise in certain categories, the overall rate remains well below national levels, though the small absolute numbers mean that individual incidents can have a significant local impact.