The Oxford Mail used an FOI request to discover only about three crimes for every 1,000 reported to police were released to the public.
A four-week study, in 2008, showed police released information or appealed for witnesses 22 times when they were called 6,636 times about crime – 0.3 per cent.
The investigation showed there were reports of 49 robberies, 41 sexual offences, 310 burglaries and 452 violent incidents.
But when the Oxford Mail asked for details, Thames Valley Police refused to give any further information.
Inside job - In 2006, an FOI request revealed thousands of pounds worth of personal belongings had been stolen from police stations and police vehicles in Oxfordshire.
And, although the files did not list the police stations where the thefts occurred, it did reveal that some were “inside jobs” – thefts from fellow police officers and staff.
Among the items stolen were wallets, credit cards, cheque books, mobile phones, cash, cameras, clothing and a personal organiser.
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