Faringdon vs Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Faringdon Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey Thames Valley Police

      Faringdon vs Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Faringdon
      Thames Valley Police
      1,593 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey
      Thames Valley Police
      1,614 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      22.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Faringdon
      B Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,593
      1,614
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,632
      1,615
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↓0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      22.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Faringdon
      B Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey
      Violent Crime
      684 ↑0%
      625 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      212 ↑15%
      205 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      96 ↓10%
      134 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓40%
      64 ↓7%
      Burglary
      79 ↑7%
      114 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓13%
      154 ↑26%
      Drugs
      25 ↑25%
      20 ↓55%
      Public Order
      136 ↓17%
      123 ↓5%
      Robbery
      8 ↑14%
      9 ↑350%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↑40%
      97 ↓2%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓44%
      4 ↓64%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      8 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      10 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓26%
      47 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Faringdon is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Faringdon safer than Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      Faringdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,593 crimes in the last 12 months. Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,614 crimes. Faringdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Faringdon vs Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      Faringdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey shows -0.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Faringdon and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      In Faringdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (684 incidents). In Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey, it is Violent Crime (625 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Faringdon and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      Faringdon recorded 212 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey recorded 205. 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 Faringdon vs Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      Violent crime in Faringdon totalled 684 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 625 in Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Faringdon and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Faringdon recorded 1,632 crimes (now 1,593, a change of -2.4%). Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey recorded 1,615 crimes previously (now 1,614, -0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Faringdon and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      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. Faringdon has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey has 22.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Faringdon and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      Faringdon falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey 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 Faringdon and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey?

      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 Faringdon or Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Faringdon and Wallingford, Berinsfield and Cholsey. 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.