Banbury Town vs Bucklebury and Downlands

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
      9/100
      Bucklebury and Downlands Thames Valley Police

      Banbury Town vs Bucklebury and Downlands 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bucklebury and Downlands
      Thames Valley Police
      868 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      30.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Banbury Town
      B Bucklebury and Downlands
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,199
      868
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,411
      899
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      30.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Banbury Town
      B Bucklebury and Downlands
      Violent Crime
      1,345 ↑0%
      309 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑2%
      76 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓20%
      68 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓46%
      69 ↓37%
      Burglary
      87 ↑5%
      77 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓4%
      120 ↓4%
      Drugs
      156 ↑20%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      312 ↓3%
      56 ↓16%
      Robbery
      32 ↓11%
      6
      Shoplifting
      311 ↓20%
      24 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓42%
      2 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑33%
      6 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑13%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓17%
      25 ↑32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bucklebury and Downlands is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Banbury Town safer than Bucklebury and Downlands?

      Banbury Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,199 crimes in the last 12 months. Bucklebury and Downlands has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 868 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Banbury Town vs Bucklebury and Downlands?

      Banbury Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bucklebury and Downlands shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Banbury Town and Bucklebury and Downlands?

      In Banbury Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,345 incidents). In Bucklebury and Downlands, it is Violent Crime (309 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Banbury Town and Bucklebury and Downlands?

      Banbury Town recorded 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bucklebury and Downlands recorded 76. 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 Bucklebury and Downlands?

      Violent crime in Banbury Town totalled 1,345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 309 in Bucklebury and Downlands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Banbury Town and Bucklebury and Downlands 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%). Bucklebury and Downlands recorded 899 crimes previously (now 868, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Banbury Town and Bucklebury and Downlands?

      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 Bucklebury and Downlands has 30.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Banbury Town and Bucklebury and Downlands?

      Banbury Town falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Bucklebury and Downlands 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 Banbury Town and Bucklebury and Downlands?

      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 Bucklebury and Downlands on a crime map?

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

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