Bracknell Central North vs Oxford Cowley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bracknell Central North Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Oxford Cowley Thames Valley Police

      Bracknell Central North vs Oxford Cowley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bracknell Central North
      Thames Valley Police
      2,551 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Cowley
      Thames Valley Police
      2,414 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bracknell Central North
      B Oxford Cowley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,551
      2,414
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,725
      2,429
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bracknell Central North
      B Oxford Cowley
      Violent Crime
      1,039 ↑6%
      725 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      361 ↑17%
      296 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      199 ↑1%
      189 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      184 ↑20%
      170 ↓9%
      Burglary
      68 ↓24%
      58 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↓16%
      126 ↓8%
      Drugs
      94 ↑36%
      115 ↓22%
      Public Order
      186 ↑4%
      137 ↓15%
      Robbery
      22 ↑10%
      37 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓68%
      361 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      14 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓25%
      106 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓64%
      27 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑34%
      53 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford Cowley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bracknell Central North safer than Oxford Cowley?

      Bracknell Central North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,551 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,414 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bracknell Central North vs Oxford Cowley?

      Bracknell Central North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Cowley shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bracknell Central North and Oxford Cowley?

      In Bracknell Central North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,039 incidents). In Oxford Cowley, it is Violent Crime (725 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bracknell Central North and Oxford Cowley?

      Bracknell Central North recorded 361 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Cowley recorded 296. 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 Bracknell Central North vs Oxford Cowley?

      Violent crime in Bracknell Central North totalled 1,039 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 725 in Oxford Cowley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bracknell Central North and Oxford Cowley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bracknell Central North recorded 2,725 crimes (now 2,551, a change of -6.4%). Oxford Cowley recorded 2,429 crimes previously (now 2,414, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bracknell Central North and Oxford Cowley?

      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. Bracknell Central North has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Oxford Cowley has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bracknell Central North and Oxford Cowley?

      Bracknell Central North falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Cowley 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 Bracknell Central North and Oxford Cowley?

      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 Bracknell Central North or Oxford Cowley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bracknell Central North and Oxford Cowley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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