Abingdon Outer vs Oxford Cowley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Abingdon Outer Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Oxford Cowley Thames Valley Police

      Abingdon Outer vs Oxford Cowley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Abingdon Outer
      Thames Valley Police
      1,477 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Cowley
      Thames Valley Police
      2,414 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abingdon Outer
      B Oxford Cowley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,477
      2,414
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,448
      2,429
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abingdon Outer
      B Oxford Cowley
      Violent Crime
      614 ↑7%
      725 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      171 ↑33%
      296 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      126 ↑3%
      189 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↓16%
      170 ↓9%
      Burglary
      87 ↑0%
      58 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↑12%
      126 ↓8%
      Drugs
      45 ↑0%
      115 ↓22%
      Public Order
      110 ↓2%
      137 ↓15%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      37 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      70 ↓38%
      361 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      14 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓13%
      106 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓55%
      27 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓3%
      53 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford Cowley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abingdon Outer safer than Oxford Cowley?

      Abingdon Outer has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,477 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,414 crimes. Oxford Cowley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abingdon Outer vs Oxford Cowley?

      Abingdon Outer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Cowley shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abingdon Outer and Oxford Cowley?

      In Abingdon Outer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (614 incidents). In Oxford Cowley, it is Violent Crime (725 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abingdon Outer and Oxford Cowley?

      Abingdon Outer recorded 171 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Cowley recorded 296. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Abingdon Outer vs Oxford Cowley?

      Violent crime in Abingdon Outer totalled 614 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 725 in Oxford Cowley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon Outer and Oxford Cowley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abingdon Outer recorded 1,448 crimes (now 1,477, a change of +2%). Oxford Cowley recorded 2,429 crimes previously (now 2,414, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abingdon Outer and Oxford Cowley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abingdon Outer has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Oxford Cowley has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abingdon Outer and Oxford Cowley?

      Abingdon Outer falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Cowley is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abingdon Outer and Oxford Cowley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Abingdon Outer or Oxford Cowley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abingdon Outer and Oxford Cowley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.