Bicester Town vs Sandhurst

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

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

      Bicester Town vs Sandhurst Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bicester Town
      Thames Valley Police
      2,728 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      35.2% 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 Bicester Town
      B Sandhurst
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,728
      855
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,835
      994
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓14%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bicester Town
      B Sandhurst
      Violent Crime
      968 ↑15%
      296 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↓8%
      239 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      176 ↑2%
      56 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      76 ↓17%
      30 ↓58%
      Burglary
      56 ↓11%
      17 ↓65%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      152 ↓4%
      71 ↓11%
      Drugs
      39 ↓39%
      6 ↓68%
      Public Order
      199 ↑3%
      61 ↓10%
      Robbery
      31 ↑19%
      5 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      727 ↓16%
      45 ↓44%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↓39%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑9%
      6 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓40%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓34%
      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 Bicester Town safer than Sandhurst?

      Bicester Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,728 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 Bicester Town vs Sandhurst?

      Bicester Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — 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 Bicester Town and Sandhurst?

      In Bicester Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (968 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 Bicester Town and Sandhurst?

      Bicester Town recorded 178 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 Bicester Town vs Sandhurst?

      Violent crime in Bicester Town totalled 968 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 Bicester Town and Sandhurst in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bicester Town recorded 2,835 crimes (now 2,728, a change of -3.8%). Sandhurst recorded 994 crimes previously (now 855, -14%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bicester 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. Bicester Town has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Sandhurst has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bicester Town and Sandhurst?

      Bicester 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 Bicester 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 Bicester Town or Sandhurst on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bicester 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.