Didcot vs Thame, Watlington and Chinnor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Didcot Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor Thames Valley Police

      Didcot vs Thame, Watlington and Chinnor Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Didcot
      Thames Valley Police
      2,087 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      Thames Valley Police
      1,182 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Didcot
      B Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,087
      1,182
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,234
      1,188
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.6%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Didcot
      B Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      Violent Crime
      934 ↓2%
      457 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      262 ↓14%
      138 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      139 ↑1%
      98 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↑17%
      59 ↓42%
      Burglary
      50 ↑0%
      33 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      131 ↓26%
      117 ↑14%
      Drugs
      56 ↓5%
      35 ↑13%
      Public Order
      156 ↓15%
      102 ↑28%
      Robbery
      18 ↑50%
      8 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      176 ↓6%
      82 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓22%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓23%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↓5%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑6%
      43 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Didcot safer than Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      Didcot has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,087 crimes in the last 12 months. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,182 crimes. Didcot scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Didcot vs Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      Didcot shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor shows -0.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Didcot and Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      In Didcot, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (934 incidents). In Thame, Watlington and Chinnor, it is Violent Crime (457 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Didcot and Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      Didcot recorded 262 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thame, Watlington and Chinnor recorded 138. 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 Didcot vs Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      Violent crime in Didcot totalled 934 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 457 in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Didcot and Thame, Watlington and Chinnor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Didcot recorded 2,234 crimes (now 2,087, a change of -6.6%). Thame, Watlington and Chinnor recorded 1,188 crimes previously (now 1,182, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Didcot and Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      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. Didcot has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Didcot and Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      Didcot falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor 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 Didcot and Thame, Watlington and Chinnor?

      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 Didcot or Thame, Watlington and Chinnor on a crime map?

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

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