Faringdon vs Thames Vale Villages

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Faringdon Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      74/100
      Thames Vale Villages Wiltshire Police

      Faringdon vs Thames Vale Villages Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Faringdon
      Thames Valley Police
      1,095 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      74/100
      Safe
      Thames Vale Villages
      Wiltshire Police
      169 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Faringdon
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,095
      169
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,580
      278
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.7%
      ↓39.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Faringdon
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Violent Crime
      471 ↓27%
      62 ↓43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↓25%
      24 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      65 ↓36%
      5 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↓44%
      12 ↑9%
      Burglary
      63 ↓7%
      3 ↓77%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓34%
      14 ↓62%
      Drugs
      14 ↓44%
      14 ↓48%
      Public Order
      96 ↓36%
      24 ↓23%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      69 ↓42%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓70%
      7 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓13%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thames Vale Villages is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Faringdon safer than Thames Vale Villages?

      Faringdon has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,095 crimes in the last 12 months. Thames Vale Villages has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 169 crimes. Thames Vale Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Faringdon vs Thames Vale Villages?

      Faringdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thames Vale Villages shows -39.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Faringdon and Thames Vale Villages?

      In Faringdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (471 incidents). In Thames Vale Villages, it is Violent Crime (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Faringdon and Thames Vale Villages?

      Faringdon recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thames Vale Villages recorded 24. 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      Violent crime in Faringdon totalled 471 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 62 in Thames Vale Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Faringdon and Thames Vale Villages in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Faringdon recorded 1,580 crimes (now 1,095, a change of -30.7%). Thames Vale Villages recorded 278 crimes previously (now 169, -39.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Faringdon and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 0% and Thames Vale Villages has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Faringdon and Thames Vale Villages?

      Faringdon falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thames Vale Villages is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Faringdon and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Faringdon and Thames Vale Villages. 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.