Crowthorne vs Wantage and Grove

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Crowthorne Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Wantage and Grove Thames Valley Police

      Crowthorne vs Wantage and Grove Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Crowthorne
      Thames Valley Police
      563 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      14.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Wantage and Grove
      Thames Valley Police
      2,718 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crowthorne
      B Wantage and Grove
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      563
      2,718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      683
      2,541
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↑7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.5%
      19.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crowthorne
      B Wantage and Grove
      Violent Crime
      237 ↓12%
      1,111 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑40%
      363 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓31%
      214 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓36%
      83 ↑5%
      Burglary
      14 ↑8%
      97 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓5%
      219 ↓13%
      Drugs
      6 ↓25%
      65 ↓3%
      Public Order
      56 ↑47%
      239 ↑20%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      17 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      62 ↓61%
      186 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      26 ↑53%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      14 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      21 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓8%
      63 ↑62%
      Overall Verdict
      A Crowthorne is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crowthorne safer than Wantage and Grove?

      Crowthorne has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 563 crimes in the last 12 months. Wantage and Grove has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,718 crimes. Crowthorne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crowthorne vs Wantage and Grove?

      Crowthorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wantage and Grove shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crowthorne and Wantage and Grove?

      In Crowthorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 incidents). In Wantage and Grove, it is Violent Crime (1,111 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crowthorne and Wantage and Grove?

      Crowthorne recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wantage and Grove recorded 363. 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 Crowthorne vs Wantage and Grove?

      Violent crime in Crowthorne totalled 237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,111 in Wantage and Grove. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crowthorne and Wantage and Grove in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crowthorne recorded 683 crimes (now 563, a change of -17.6%). Wantage and Grove recorded 2,541 crimes previously (now 2,718, +7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crowthorne and Wantage and Grove?

      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. Crowthorne has a resolution rate of 14.5% and Wantage and Grove has 19.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crowthorne and Wantage and Grove?

      Crowthorne falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wantage and Grove 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 Crowthorne and Wantage and Grove?

      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 Crowthorne or Wantage and Grove on a crime map?

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

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