Thame Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Thame’s crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents translated to a personal risk of one reported crime for every 200 people over the course of the month. This figure, while a 47.4% increase from June, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s overall safety profile. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.6%) and public order offences (15.1%). These patterns align with July’s seasonal context: schools being out, tourism peaking, and festivals drawing crowds to the area. The high proportion of violent crimes may be partly explained by increased foot traffic in public spaces, though the rate remains 41% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, also fell well below the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000, a trend consistent with Thame’s character as a built-up area with limited industrial or nightlife activity. Meanwhile, public order offences slightly exceeded the UK average, a potential indicator of the challenges associated with managing large gatherings during the summer. These data points illustrate how local conditions, from event density to population demographics, shape crime profiles in ways distinct from broader national trends.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+200%), other theft (+150%), and other crime (+100%), reflecting a shift in crime types compared to previous months. Violence and sexual offences, at 19 incidents, remained the most common category, but their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 41% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences rose slightly above the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s seasonal context of festivals and outdoor events. The 33.3% decline in shoplifting, from six to four incidents, may indicate heightened security measures during peak tourist periods. These fluctuations highlight how local events and summer-specific factors can influence crime patterns, even as overall rates remain lower than national benchmarks.

Thame’s crime rate in July 2025 rose to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 47.4% increase from the previous month’s 3.4 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, still places the area 41.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that may reflect the summer season’s unique dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 200 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a relatively low personal risk for residents. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 10,576, suggests that while crime is not absent, it remains a rare occurrence in everyday life. The contrast with the UK average underscores Thame’s distinct position as a lower-risk area, even as its crime rate fluctuates with seasonal patterns. These figures, when paired with the area’s built-up character and proximity to Oxford, may partly explain the balance between local activity and broader regional trends.