Faringdon vs Witney
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Faringdon vs Witney Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Faringdon safer than Witney?
Faringdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,593 crimes in the last 12 months. Witney has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,523 crimes. Faringdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Faringdon vs Witney?
Faringdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Witney shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Faringdon and Witney?
In Faringdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (684 incidents). In Witney, it is Violent Crime (1,095 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Faringdon and Witney?
Faringdon recorded 212 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Witney recorded 400. 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 Witney?
Violent crime in Faringdon totalled 684 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,095 in Witney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Faringdon and Witney 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%). Witney recorded 2,333 crimes previously (now 2,523, +8.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Faringdon and Witney?
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 Witney has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Faringdon and Witney?
Faringdon falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Witney 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 Witney?
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 Witney on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Faringdon and Witney. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.