Fields vs Minster and Katesgrove

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Fields Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Minster and Katesgrove Thames Valley Police

      Fields vs Minster and Katesgrove Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Fields
      Thames Valley Police
      1,508 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      32.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Minster and Katesgrove
      Thames Valley Police
      2,108 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.8% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fields
      B Minster and Katesgrove
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,508
      2,108
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,619
      2,238
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.9%
      ↓5.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.5%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fields
      B Minster and Katesgrove
      Violent Crime
      568 ↓6%
      773 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      228 ↑27%
      291 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      155 ↓10%
      154 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓32%
      148 ↓21%
      Burglary
      50 ↓7%
      112 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓7%
      150 ↓16%
      Drugs
      43 ↑207%
      54 ↓8%
      Public Order
      105 ↓19%
      163 ↑1%
      Robbery
      6 ↓45%
      18 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓42%
      129 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑50%
      16 ↓52%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓50%
      40 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓10%
      17 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      37 ↑118%
      43 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fields is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fields safer than Minster and Katesgrove?

      Fields has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,508 crimes in the last 12 months. Minster and Katesgrove has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,108 crimes. Fields scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fields vs Minster and Katesgrove?

      Fields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Minster and Katesgrove shows -5.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fields and Minster and Katesgrove?

      In Fields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (568 incidents). In Minster and Katesgrove, it is Violent Crime (773 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fields and Minster and Katesgrove?

      Fields recorded 228 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Minster and Katesgrove recorded 291. 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 Fields vs Minster and Katesgrove?

      Violent crime in Fields totalled 568 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 773 in Minster and Katesgrove. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fields and Minster and Katesgrove in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fields recorded 1,619 crimes (now 1,508, a change of -6.9%). Minster and Katesgrove recorded 2,238 crimes previously (now 2,108, -5.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fields and Minster and Katesgrove?

      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. Fields has a resolution rate of 32.5% and Minster and Katesgrove has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fields and Minster and Katesgrove?

      Fields falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Minster and Katesgrove 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 Fields and Minster and Katesgrove?

      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 Fields or Minster and Katesgrove on a crime map?

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

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