Henley vs Oxford Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Henley Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Oxford Central Thames Valley Police

      Henley vs Oxford Central Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Henley
      Thames Valley Police
      1,449 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      20.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Central
      Thames Valley Police
      5,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Henley
      B Oxford Central
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,449
      5,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,483
      5,423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.2%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Henley
      B Oxford Central
      Violent Crime
      565 ↑4%
      1,436 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↓21%
      329 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      127 ↑37%
      513 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      134 ↑40%
      86 ↓20%
      Burglary
      79 ↓4%
      118 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓27%
      216 ↑10%
      Drugs
      17 ↓60%
      160 ↓18%
      Public Order
      105 ↑11%
      463 ↑6%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      72 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      117 ↓15%
      842 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓42%
      303 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓31%
      375 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓14%
      42 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑7%
      62 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Henley safer than Oxford Central?

      Henley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,449 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,017 crimes. Oxford Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Henley vs Oxford Central?

      Henley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Central shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Henley and Oxford Central?

      In Henley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (565 incidents). In Oxford Central, it is Violent Crime (1,436 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Henley and Oxford Central?

      Henley recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Central recorded 329. 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 Henley vs Oxford Central?

      Violent crime in Henley totalled 565 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,436 in Oxford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Henley and Oxford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Henley recorded 1,483 crimes (now 1,449, a change of -2.3%). Oxford Central recorded 5,423 crimes previously (now 5,017, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Henley and Oxford Central?

      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. Henley has a resolution rate of 20.2% and Oxford Central has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Henley and Oxford Central?

      Henley falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Central 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 Henley and Oxford Central?

      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 Henley or Oxford Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Henley and Oxford Central. 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.