Bicester Rural vs Middleton District

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bicester Rural Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Middleton District Thames Valley Police

      Bicester Rural vs Middleton District Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bicester Rural
      Thames Valley Police
      1,562 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Middleton District
      Thames Valley Police
      2,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bicester Rural
      B Middleton District
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,562
      2,138
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,671
      2,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bicester Rural
      B Middleton District
      Violent Crime
      694 ↑12%
      758 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      130 ↑35%
      225 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      265 ↓28%
      160 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓39%
      222 ↓3%
      Burglary
      43 ↓43%
      43 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↑6%
      167 ↑26%
      Drugs
      23 ↓12%
      54 ↑80%
      Public Order
      103 ↑4%
      157 ↑0%
      Robbery
      11 ↑83%
      21 ↑24%
      Shoplifting
      71 ↑42%
      218 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓73%
      19 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      39 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓36%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓57%
      44 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bicester Rural is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bicester Rural safer than Middleton District?

      Bicester Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,562 crimes in the last 12 months. Middleton District has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,138 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bicester Rural vs Middleton District?

      Bicester Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Middleton District shows +0.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bicester Rural and Middleton District?

      In Bicester Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (694 incidents). In Middleton District, it is Violent Crime (758 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bicester Rural and Middleton District?

      Bicester Rural recorded 130 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middleton District recorded 225. 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 Bicester Rural vs Middleton District?

      Violent crime in Bicester Rural totalled 694 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 758 in Middleton District. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bicester Rural and Middleton District in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bicester Rural recorded 1,671 crimes (now 1,562, a change of -6.5%). Middleton District recorded 2,120 crimes previously (now 2,138, +0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bicester Rural and Middleton District?

      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. Bicester Rural has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Middleton District has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bicester Rural and Middleton District?

      Bicester Rural falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Middleton District 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 Bicester Rural and Middleton District?

      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 Bicester Rural or Middleton District on a crime map?

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

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