Banbury Town vs Wokingham Town

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
      10/100
      Wokingham Town Thames Valley Police

      Banbury Town vs Wokingham Town 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wokingham Town
      Thames Valley Police
      1,579 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      35.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Banbury Town
      B Wokingham Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,199
      1,579
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,411
      1,658
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.2%
      ↓4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Banbury Town
      B Wokingham Town
      Violent Crime
      1,345 ↑0%
      555 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑2%
      182 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      177 ↓20%
      125 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↓46%
      108 ↑13%
      Burglary
      87 ↑5%
      67 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓4%
      115 ↓4%
      Drugs
      156 ↑20%
      20 ↓29%
      Public Order
      312 ↓3%
      115 ↓1%
      Robbery
      32 ↓11%
      14 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      311 ↓20%
      206 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓42%
      8 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      32 ↑33%
      29 ↑53%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑13%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓17%
      31 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wokingham Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 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 Wokingham Town?

      Banbury Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,199 crimes in the last 12 months. Wokingham Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,579 crimes. Wokingham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Banbury Town vs Wokingham Town?

      Banbury Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wokingham Town shows -4.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Banbury Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,345 incidents). In Wokingham Town, it is Violent Crime (555 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Banbury Town recorded 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wokingham Town recorded 182. 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 Wokingham Town?

      Violent crime in Banbury Town totalled 1,345 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 555 in Wokingham Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Banbury Town and Wokingham Town 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%). Wokingham Town recorded 1,658 crimes previously (now 1,579, -4.8%).

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

      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 Wokingham Town has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Banbury Town and Wokingham Town?

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

      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 Wokingham Town on a crime map?

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