Aylesbury Town Centre vs Thatcham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Aylesbury Town Centre Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Thatcham Thames Valley Police

      Aylesbury Town Centre vs Thatcham Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Aylesbury Town Centre
      Thames Valley Police
      1,512 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      36.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thatcham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      23% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesbury Town Centre
      B Thatcham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,512
      1,744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,564
      1,810
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.6%
      23%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesbury Town Centre
      B Thatcham
      Violent Crime
      486 ↑2%
      743 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑14%
      313 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      90 ↓14%
      97 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓38%
      53 ↓39%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      45 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓12%
      109 ↓3%
      Drugs
      55 ↑45%
      56 ↓30%
      Public Order
      151 ↓8%
      101 ↓4%
      Robbery
      26 ↓32%
      20 ↑82%
      Shoplifting
      369 ↑3%
      140 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓67%
      10 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓20%
      18 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓12%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓50%
      31 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aylesbury Town Centre is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesbury Town Centre safer than Thatcham?

      Aylesbury Town Centre has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,512 crimes in the last 12 months. Thatcham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,744 crimes. Aylesbury Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesbury Town Centre vs Thatcham?

      Aylesbury Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thatcham shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesbury Town Centre and Thatcham?

      In Aylesbury Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (486 incidents). In Thatcham, it is Violent Crime (743 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesbury Town Centre and Thatcham?

      Aylesbury Town Centre recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thatcham recorded 313. 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 Aylesbury Town Centre vs Thatcham?

      Violent crime in Aylesbury Town Centre totalled 486 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 743 in Thatcham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesbury Town Centre and Thatcham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesbury Town Centre recorded 1,564 crimes (now 1,512, a change of -3.3%). Thatcham recorded 1,810 crimes previously (now 1,744, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesbury Town Centre and Thatcham?

      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. Aylesbury Town Centre has a resolution rate of 36.6% and Thatcham has 23%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesbury Town Centre and Thatcham?

      Aylesbury Town Centre falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thatcham 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 Aylesbury Town Centre and Thatcham?

      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 Aylesbury Town Centre or Thatcham on a crime map?

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

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