Banbury Town vs Sandhurst

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Banbury Town Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Sandhurst Thames Valley Police

      Banbury Town vs Sandhurst 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
      15/100
      High Crime
      Sandhurst
      Thames Valley Police
      855 crimes / 12m
      ↓14% trend
      26.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Banbury Town
      B Sandhurst
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,199
      855
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,411
      994
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Banbury Town
      B Sandhurst
      Violent Crime
      1,345 ↑0%
      296 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑2%
      239 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓20%
      56 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓46%
      30 ↓58%
      Burglary
      87 ↑5%
      17 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓4%
      71 ↓11%
      Drugs
      156 ↑20%
      6 ↓68%
      Public Order
      312 ↓3%
      61 ↓10%
      Robbery
      32 ↓11%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      311 ↓20%
      45 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓42%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑33%
      6 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑13%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓17%
      15 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sandhurst is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 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 Sandhurst?

      Banbury Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,199 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandhurst has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 855 crimes. Sandhurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Banbury Town vs Sandhurst?

      Banbury Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandhurst shows -14% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Banbury Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,345 incidents). In Sandhurst, it is Violent Crime (296 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Banbury Town recorded 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandhurst recorded 239. 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 Sandhurst?

      Violent crime in Banbury Town totalled 1,345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 296 in Sandhurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Banbury Town and Sandhurst 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%). Sandhurst recorded 994 crimes previously (now 855, -14%).

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

      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 Sandhurst has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Banbury Town and Sandhurst?

      Banbury Town falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst?

      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 Sandhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Banbury Town and Sandhurst. 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.