Chesham vs Woodstock

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chesham Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Woodstock Thames Valley Police

      Chesham vs Woodstock Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chesham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,832 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      16.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Woodstock
      Thames Valley Police
      703 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      22% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chesham
      B Woodstock
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,832
      703
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,870
      610
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↑15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.5%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chesham
      B Woodstock
      Violent Crime
      677 ↑8%
      309 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      257 ↑8%
      63 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      173 ↓5%
      60 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      79 ↓56%
      66 ↑35%
      Burglary
      113 ↓4%
      44 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      151 ↓10%
      45 ↓20%
      Drugs
      45 ↑41%
      14 ↓18%
      Public Order
      139 ↓13%
      48 ↑37%
      Robbery
      27 ↑69%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      121 ↑70%
      23 ↑77%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓48%
      6 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑133%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓50%
      16 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodstock is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chesham safer than Woodstock?

      Chesham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,832 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodstock has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 703 crimes. Woodstock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chesham vs Woodstock?

      Chesham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodstock shows +15.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chesham and Woodstock?

      In Chesham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (677 incidents). In Woodstock, it is Violent Crime (309 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chesham and Woodstock?

      Chesham recorded 257 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodstock recorded 63. 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 Chesham vs Woodstock?

      Violent crime in Chesham totalled 677 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 309 in Woodstock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chesham and Woodstock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chesham recorded 1,870 crimes (now 1,832, a change of -2%). Woodstock recorded 610 crimes previously (now 703, +15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chesham and Woodstock?

      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. Chesham has a resolution rate of 16.5% and Woodstock has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chesham and Woodstock?

      Chesham falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Woodstock 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 Chesham and Woodstock?

      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 Chesham or Woodstock on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chesham and Woodstock. 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.