Abingdon Town vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Abingdon Town Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Abingdon Town vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Abingdon Town
      Thames Valley Police
      2,297 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      31 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abingdon Town
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,297
      31
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,351
      83
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓62.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abingdon Town
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      963 ↓1%
      16 ↓52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      305 ↑0%
      2 ↓83%
      Other Theft
      157 ↑7%
      2 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↑33%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      46 ↓2%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      195 ↓12%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      93 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      217 ↑9%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      15 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      120 ↑4%
      0
      Theft from Person
      16 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↓28%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑18%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abingdon Town safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Abingdon Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,297 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 31 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abingdon Town vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Abingdon Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -62.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abingdon Town and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Abingdon Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (963 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abingdon Town and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Abingdon Town recorded 305 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Town vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Abingdon Town totalled 963 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon Town and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abingdon Town recorded 2,351 crimes (now 2,297, a change of -2.3%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 83 crimes previously (now 31, -62.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abingdon Town and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Dixton with Osbaston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abingdon Town and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Abingdon Town falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abingdon Town and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Town or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

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

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