Bicester Rural vs Stony Stratford and Wolverton

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
      7/100
      Stony Stratford and Wolverton Thames Valley Police

      Bicester Rural vs Stony Stratford and Wolverton 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Stony Stratford and Wolverton
      Thames Valley Police
      3,408 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      22.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bicester Rural
      B Stony Stratford and Wolverton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,562
      3,408
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,671
      3,357
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bicester Rural
      B Stony Stratford and Wolverton
      Violent Crime
      694 ↑12%
      1,413 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      130 ↑35%
      463 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      265 ↓28%
      206 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓39%
      224 ↓16%
      Burglary
      43 ↓43%
      123 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↑6%
      285 ↑4%
      Drugs
      23 ↓12%
      114 ↑18%
      Public Order
      103 ↑4%
      272 ↑30%
      Robbery
      11 ↑83%
      42 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      71 ↑42%
      120 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓73%
      11 ↓65%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      21 ↑91%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓36%
      32 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓57%
      82 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bicester Rural is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bicester Rural safer than Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      Bicester Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,562 crimes in the last 12 months. Stony Stratford and Wolverton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,408 crimes. Bicester Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bicester Rural vs Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      Bicester Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stony Stratford and Wolverton shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bicester Rural and Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      In Bicester Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (694 incidents). In Stony Stratford and Wolverton, it is Violent Crime (1,413 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bicester Rural and Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      Bicester Rural recorded 130 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stony Stratford and Wolverton recorded 463. 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      Violent crime in Bicester Rural totalled 694 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,413 in Stony Stratford and Wolverton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bicester Rural and Stony Stratford and Wolverton 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%). Stony Stratford and Wolverton recorded 3,357 crimes previously (now 3,408, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bicester Rural and Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bicester Rural and Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      Bicester Rural falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Stony Stratford and Wolverton 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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton?

      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 Stony Stratford and Wolverton on a crime map?

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

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