Amersham vs Oxford North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Amersham Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Oxford North Thames Valley Police

      Amersham vs Oxford North Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Amersham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,279 crimes / 12m
      ↑14% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North
      Thames Valley Police
      1,473 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      47.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Amersham
      B Oxford North
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,279
      1,473
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,122
      1,391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14%
      ↑5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      47.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Amersham
      B Oxford North
      Violent Crime
      449 ↑14%
      428 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↑75%
      100 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      99 ↓25%
      167 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↑5%
      78 ↓10%
      Burglary
      100 ↑32%
      69 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑21%
      96 ↓9%
      Drugs
      34 ↑42%
      47 ↑12%
      Public Order
      105 ↓5%
      142 ↑31%
      Robbery
      16 ↑7%
      18 ↑157%
      Shoplifting
      87 ↑21%
      196 ↑96%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓21%
      12 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓46%
      98 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓83%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑71%
      16 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford North is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Amersham safer than Oxford North?

      Amersham has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,279 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,473 crimes. Oxford North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Amersham vs Oxford North?

      Amersham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford North shows +5.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Amersham and Oxford North?

      In Amersham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (449 incidents). In Oxford North, it is Violent Crime (428 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Amersham and Oxford North?

      Amersham recorded 177 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford North recorded 100. 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 Amersham vs Oxford North?

      Violent crime in Amersham totalled 449 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 428 in Oxford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Amersham and Oxford North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Amersham recorded 1,122 crimes (now 1,279, a change of +14%). Oxford North recorded 1,391 crimes previously (now 1,473, +5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Amersham and Oxford North?

      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. Amersham has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Oxford North has 47.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Amersham and Oxford North?

      Amersham falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford North 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 Amersham and Oxford North?

      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 Amersham or Oxford North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Amersham and Oxford North. 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.