Banbury Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Banbury Town Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Banbury Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Banbury Town
      Thames Valley Police
      3,199 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.2% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      259 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Banbury Town
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,199
      259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,411
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Banbury Town
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      1,345 ↑0%
      69 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑2%
      48 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓20%
      23 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓46%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      87 ↑5%
      35 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓4%
      19 ↓17%
      Drugs
      156 ↑20%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      312 ↓3%
      16 ↑23%
      Robbery
      32 ↓11%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      311 ↓20%
      11 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓42%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑13%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓17%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Banbury Town safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Banbury Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,199 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 259 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Banbury Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Banbury Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Banbury Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Banbury Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,345 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Banbury Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Banbury Town recorded 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 48. 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 Banbury Town vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Banbury Town totalled 1,345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Banbury Town and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Banbury Town recorded 3,411 crimes (now 3,199, a change of -6.2%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 315 crimes previously (now 259, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Banbury Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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. Banbury Town has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Stow-on-the-Wold has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Banbury Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Banbury Town falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Stow-on-the-Wold is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Banbury Town and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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 Banbury Town or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Banbury Town and Stow-on-the-Wold. 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.