Chipping Norton vs Wexham Lea and Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chipping Norton Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wexham Lea and Central Thames Valley Police

      Chipping Norton vs Wexham Lea and Central Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chipping Norton
      Thames Valley Police
      992 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wexham Lea and Central
      Thames Valley Police
      2,254 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chipping Norton
      B Wexham Lea and Central
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      992
      2,254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,047
      2,299
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      22.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chipping Norton
      B Wexham Lea and Central
      Violent Crime
      431 ↑21%
      952 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      94 ↓26%
      242 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑8%
      185 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↓31%
      206 ↑42%
      Burglary
      64 ↓20%
      71 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↓28%
      160 ↓2%
      Drugs
      28 ↑47%
      69 ↑8%
      Public Order
      57 ↓11%
      153 ↓24%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      38 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓27%
      68 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      25 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      19 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      23 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓25%
      43 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chipping Norton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chipping Norton safer than Wexham Lea and Central?

      Chipping Norton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 992 crimes in the last 12 months. Wexham Lea and Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,254 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chipping Norton vs Wexham Lea and Central?

      Chipping Norton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wexham Lea and Central shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chipping Norton and Wexham Lea and Central?

      In Chipping Norton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (431 incidents). In Wexham Lea and Central, it is Violent Crime (952 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chipping Norton and Wexham Lea and Central?

      Chipping Norton recorded 94 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wexham Lea and Central recorded 242. 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 Chipping Norton vs Wexham Lea and Central?

      Violent crime in Chipping Norton totalled 431 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 952 in Wexham Lea and Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chipping Norton and Wexham Lea and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chipping Norton recorded 1,047 crimes (now 992, a change of -5.3%). Wexham Lea and Central recorded 2,299 crimes previously (now 2,254, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chipping Norton and Wexham Lea and 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. Chipping Norton has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Wexham Lea and Central has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chipping Norton and Wexham Lea and Central?

      Chipping Norton falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wexham Lea and 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 Chipping Norton and Wexham Lea and 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 Chipping Norton or Wexham Lea and Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chipping Norton and Wexham Lea and 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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