Thames Valley Police

Is Thame, Watlington and Chinnor Safe?

Crime statistics for Thame, Watlington and Chinnor. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,182 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,182 Crimes (last 12 months)
33% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓0.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,182 total crimes recorded in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor

Violent Crime
457 38.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
138 11.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
117 9.9%
Public Order
102 8.6%
Other Theft
98 8.3%
Shoplifting
82 6.9%
Vehicle Crime
59 5%
Other Crime
43 3.6%
Drugs
35 3%
Burglary
33 2.8%
Robbery
8 0.7%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.3%
Theft from Person
4 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Thame, Watlington and Chinnor — last 12 months

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Safest Areas Near Thame, Watlington and Chinnor

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Thame, Watlington and Chinnor by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thame, Watlington and Chinnor safe?

Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,182 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 0.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor in the last 12 months?

1,182 crimes were recorded in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 0.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,188 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 457 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

The most common crime in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor is Violent Crime, with 457 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.5% — from 1,188 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,182 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Thame, Watlington and Chinnor compare to the Thames Valley Police average?

Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a safety score of 8/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

33% of crimes recorded in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

457 violent crimes were recorded in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor in the last 12 months — representing 38.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 138 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Thame, Watlington and Chinnor last updated?

The crime data for Thame, Watlington and Chinnor was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Thame, Watlington and Chinnor with other areas?

You can compare Thame, Watlington and Chinnor with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.