Kidlington vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Kidlington Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Kidlington vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Kidlington
      Thames Valley Police
      990 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.4% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓34% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidlington
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      990
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,327
      312
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.4%
      ↓34%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidlington
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      385 ↓23%
      60 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      88 ↓21%
      38 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      109 ↓9%
      19 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      79 ↓11%
      15 ↓55%
      Burglary
      49 ↓16%
      28 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      66 ↓35%
      14 ↓33%
      Drugs
      33 ↓15%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      81 ↓14%
      8 ↓56%
      Robbery
      8 ↓27%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↓59%
      9 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓57%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓57%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidlington safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Kidlington has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 990 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidlington vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Kidlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -34% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidlington and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Kidlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (385 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidlington and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Kidlington recorded 88 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 38. 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 Kidlington vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Kidlington totalled 385 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidlington and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidlington recorded 1,327 crimes (now 990, a change of -25.4%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 312 crimes previously (now 206, -34%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidlington and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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. Kidlington has a resolution rate of 100% and Stow-on-the-Wold has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidlington and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Kidlington falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Stow-on-the-Wold is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kidlington and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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 Kidlington or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kidlington and Stow-on-the-Wold. 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.