Danesborough and Walton vs Didcot

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Danesborough and Walton Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Didcot Thames Valley Police

      Danesborough and Walton vs Didcot Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Danesborough and Walton
      Thames Valley Police
      1,716 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Didcot
      Thames Valley Police
      2,087 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Danesborough and Walton
      B Didcot
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,716
      2,087
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,805
      2,234
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↓6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Danesborough and Walton
      B Didcot
      Violent Crime
      742 ↓6%
      934 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      254 ↑28%
      262 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      119 ↓11%
      139 ↑1%
      Vehicle Crime
      128 ↑4%
      68 ↑17%
      Burglary
      60 ↓35%
      50 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓23%
      131 ↓26%
      Drugs
      39 ↓9%
      56 ↓5%
      Public Order
      129 ↑2%
      156 ↓15%
      Robbery
      10 ↓52%
      18 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      56 ↑24%
      176 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓58%
      14 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↓47%
      27 ↓23%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓20%
      21 ↓5%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑0%
      35 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Didcot is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Danesborough and Walton safer than Didcot?

      Danesborough and Walton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,716 crimes in the last 12 months. Didcot has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,087 crimes. Didcot scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Danesborough and Walton vs Didcot?

      Danesborough and Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Didcot shows -6.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Danesborough and Walton and Didcot?

      In Danesborough and Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (742 incidents). In Didcot, it is Violent Crime (934 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Danesborough and Walton and Didcot?

      Danesborough and Walton recorded 254 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Didcot recorded 262. 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 Danesborough and Walton vs Didcot?

      Violent crime in Danesborough and Walton totalled 742 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 934 in Didcot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Danesborough and Walton and Didcot in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Danesborough and Walton recorded 1,805 crimes (now 1,716, a change of -4.9%). Didcot recorded 2,234 crimes previously (now 2,087, -6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Danesborough and Walton and Didcot?

      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. Danesborough and Walton has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Didcot has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Danesborough and Walton and Didcot?

      Danesborough and Walton falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Didcot 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 Danesborough and Walton and Didcot?

      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 Danesborough and Walton or Didcot on a crime map?

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

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