Great Linford vs Witney

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Great Linford Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Witney Thames Valley Police

      Great Linford vs Witney Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Great Linford
      Thames Valley Police
      1,828 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.1% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Witney
      Thames Valley Police
      2,523 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Linford
      B Witney
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,828
      2,523
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,947
      2,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.1%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Linford
      B Witney
      Violent Crime
      682 ↓2%
      1,095 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      182 ↑0%
      400 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      136 ↑25%
      129 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      187 ↑33%
      59 ↓37%
      Burglary
      81 ↑27%
      45 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↓22%
      213 ↑22%
      Drugs
      45 ↓17%
      49 ↓9%
      Public Order
      139 ↑12%
      198 ↑6%
      Robbery
      27 ↑29%
      22 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      172 ↓47%
      223 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓21%
      14 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓39%
      29 ↑107%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓56%
      6 ↓73%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓10%
      41 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Great Linford is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Linford safer than Witney?

      Great Linford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,828 crimes in the last 12 months. Witney has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,523 crimes. Great Linford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Linford vs Witney?

      Great Linford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.1% — 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 Great Linford and Witney?

      In Great Linford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (682 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 Great Linford and Witney?

      Great Linford recorded 182 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 Great Linford vs Witney?

      Violent crime in Great Linford totalled 682 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 Great Linford and Witney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Linford recorded 1,947 crimes (now 1,828, a change of -6.1%). Witney recorded 2,333 crimes previously (now 2,523, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Linford 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. Great Linford has a resolution rate of 32.6% and Witney has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Linford and Witney?

      Great Linford 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 Great Linford 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 Great Linford or Witney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Linford and Witney. 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.