Buckingham and District vs Oxford Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Buckingham and District Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Oxford Central Thames Valley Police

      Buckingham and District vs Oxford Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Buckingham and District
      Thames Valley Police
      1,355 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.9% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Central
      Thames Valley Police
      5,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buckingham and District
      B Oxford Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,355
      5,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,573
      5,423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.9%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buckingham and District
      B Oxford Central
      Violent Crime
      562 ↓18%
      1,436 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      145 ↑12%
      329 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      144 ↓24%
      513 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↓29%
      86 ↓20%
      Burglary
      44 ↓32%
      118 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      112 ↓16%
      216 ↑10%
      Drugs
      41 ↑41%
      160 ↓18%
      Public Order
      114 ↑0%
      463 ↑6%
      Robbery
      8 ↓11%
      72 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↑1%
      842 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓94%
      303 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      375 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      42 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑34%
      62 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buckingham and District is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buckingham and District safer than Oxford Central?

      Buckingham and District has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,355 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,017 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buckingham and District vs Oxford Central?

      Buckingham and District shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Central shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buckingham and District and Oxford Central?

      In Buckingham and District, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (562 incidents). In Oxford Central, it is Violent Crime (1,436 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckingham and District and Oxford Central?

      Buckingham and District recorded 145 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Central recorded 329. 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 Buckingham and District vs Oxford Central?

      Violent crime in Buckingham and District totalled 562 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,436 in Oxford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buckingham and District and Oxford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckingham and District recorded 1,573 crimes (now 1,355, a change of -13.9%). Oxford Central recorded 5,423 crimes previously (now 5,017, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckingham and District and Oxford Central?

      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. Buckingham and District has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Oxford Central has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buckingham and District and Oxford Central?

      Buckingham and District falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Central 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 Buckingham and District and Oxford Central?

      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 Buckingham and District or Oxford Central on a crime map?

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

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