Aylesbury West vs Kidlington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Aylesbury West Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Kidlington Thames Valley Police

      Aylesbury West vs Kidlington Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Aylesbury West
      Thames Valley Police
      2,082 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      21.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kidlington
      Thames Valley Police
      1,419 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aylesbury West
      B Kidlington
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,082
      1,419
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,949
      1,310
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↑8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.5%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aylesbury West
      B Kidlington
      Violent Crime
      843 ↑5%
      570 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↑4%
      122 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      185 ↑20%
      145 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      115 ↑37%
      99 ↓5%
      Burglary
      43 ↑34%
      68 ↑36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↑29%
      95 ↓17%
      Drugs
      79 ↑27%
      44 ↑13%
      Public Order
      163 ↓1%
      109 ↑20%
      Robbery
      25 ↑92%
      10 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      175 ↓27%
      109 ↓26%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓40%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓8%
      9 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑49%
      20 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kidlington is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aylesbury West safer than Kidlington?

      Aylesbury West has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,082 crimes in the last 12 months. Kidlington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,419 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aylesbury West vs Kidlington?

      Aylesbury West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kidlington shows +8.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aylesbury West and Kidlington?

      In Aylesbury West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (843 incidents). In Kidlington, it is Violent Crime (570 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aylesbury West and Kidlington?

      Aylesbury West recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kidlington recorded 122. 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 West vs Kidlington?

      Violent crime in Aylesbury West totalled 843 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 570 in Kidlington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aylesbury West and Kidlington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aylesbury West recorded 1,949 crimes (now 2,082, a change of +6.8%). Kidlington recorded 1,310 crimes previously (now 1,419, +8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aylesbury West and Kidlington?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 21.5% and Kidlington has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aylesbury West and Kidlington?

      Aylesbury West falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Kidlington 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 West and Kidlington?

      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 West or Kidlington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aylesbury West and Kidlington. 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.