Finchampstead vs Oxford North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Finchampstead Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Oxford North Thames Valley Police

      Finchampstead vs Oxford North Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Finchampstead
      Thames Valley Police
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North
      Thames Valley Police
      1,473 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      47.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Finchampstead
      B Oxford North
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      657
      1,473
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      661
      1,391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      47.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Finchampstead
      B Oxford North
      Violent Crime
      266 ↑4%
      428 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↓1%
      100 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑12%
      167 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓18%
      78 ↓10%
      Burglary
      33 ↓20%
      69 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓17%
      96 ↓9%
      Drugs
      4 ↓71%
      47 ↑12%
      Public Order
      39 ↓5%
      142 ↑31%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      18 ↑157%
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑114%
      196 ↑96%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      12 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      98 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑42%
      16 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Finchampstead is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Finchampstead safer than Oxford North?

      Finchampstead has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 657 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,473 crimes. Finchampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Finchampstead vs Oxford North?

      Finchampstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford North shows +5.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Finchampstead and Oxford North?

      In Finchampstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Oxford North, it is Violent Crime (428 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Finchampstead and Oxford North?

      Finchampstead recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford North recorded 100. 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 Finchampstead vs Oxford North?

      Violent crime in Finchampstead totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 428 in Oxford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Finchampstead and Oxford North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Finchampstead recorded 661 crimes (now 657, a change of -0.6%). Oxford North recorded 1,391 crimes previously (now 1,473, +5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Finchampstead and Oxford North?

      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. Finchampstead has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Oxford North has 47.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Finchampstead and Oxford North?

      Finchampstead falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford North 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 Finchampstead and Oxford North?

      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 Finchampstead or Oxford North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Finchampstead and Oxford North. 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.