Thame Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Thame’s crime profile in December 2025 reveals a distinctive balance of crime types that contrasts with broader UK trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37% of all reported crimes, the highest share among categories, while property-related crimes—specifically criminal damage and arson—made up 15.2%. This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal and property-specific incidents, with public order offences (13%) and shoplifting (10.9%) further contributing to the area’s unique crime picture. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents remains 37.1% below the UK average of 7.0, a gap that may be partly explained by Thame’s character as a built-up area within South Oxfordshire, where community cohesion and lower population density could temper crime rates. Seasonal factors also play a role: December’s Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during holidays may have influenced the rise in public order and shoplifting incidents. However, the significant drop in anti-social behaviour—falling by 88.9%—suggests that local initiatives or seasonal changes, such as reduced social gatherings, may have mitigated certain issues. The area’s crime mix, therefore, reflects a combination of local demographics, infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms, with violence and property crime dominating despite the area’s overall safety compared to the UK average.

December 2025 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 88.9% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 9 to 1. Shoplifting also rose sharply, increasing by 150% (2 to 5), while vehicle crime doubled from 0 to 2. These shifts reflect a crime mix that leans heavily towards property-related and public order issues, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category at 17 incidents (37% of total crimes). Public order crimes in Thame are 36% above the UK average, a divergence that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as holiday-related tensions or increased public gatherings. Meanwhile, shoplifting remains 12% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Thame’s lower retail density compared to larger urban centres. The spike in vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, suggests heightened activity in parking areas during the festive season.

Thame’s crime rate in December 2025 rose 39.4% compared to the previous month’s 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. Daily crime activity averaged one reported incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, highlights the need for continued vigilance during periods of seasonal flux. The population context further reveals that Thame’s 10,576 residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the UK average, with the area’s crime rate remaining 37.1% below the national figure. This contrast suggests a combination of local factors—such as community engagement, infrastructure, or demographic composition—that contribute to a safer environment relative to the broader UK context.