Finchampstead vs Waddesdon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Finchampstead Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Finchampstead vs Waddesdon 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
      51/100
      Average
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      334 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Finchampstead
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      657
      334
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      661
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Finchampstead
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      266 ↑4%
      132 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↓1%
      28 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑12%
      31 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓18%
      17 ↑42%
      Burglary
      33 ↓20%
      16 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↓17%
      44 ↑120%
      Drugs
      4 ↓71%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      39 ↓5%
      21 ↑11%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Shoplifting
      47 ↑114%
      4 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓83%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑42%
      31 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Finchampstead safer than Waddesdon?

      Finchampstead has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 657 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 334 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Finchampstead vs Waddesdon?

      Finchampstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows +15.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Finchampstead and Waddesdon?

      In Finchampstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Finchampstead and Waddesdon?

      Finchampstead recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 28. 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 Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Finchampstead totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Finchampstead and Waddesdon 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%). Waddesdon recorded 289 crimes previously (now 334, +15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Finchampstead and Waddesdon?

      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 Waddesdon has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Finchampstead and Waddesdon?

      Finchampstead falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Waddesdon 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 Waddesdon?

      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 Waddesdon on a crime map?

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

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