Total Crime Rate
30.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cromwell Avenue area has the 19th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Thame , and the 189th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cromwell Avenue (OX9 3AP) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.5% lower than the Thame average (46.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cromwell Avenue (OX9 3AP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Orchard Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ormond Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Thame| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hamilton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hazelrig Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Marston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sedgemoor Drive | Under investigation |
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