Kidlington vs West Meon and Hambledon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Kidlington Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      West Meon and Hambledon Hampshire Constabulary

      Kidlington vs West Meon and Hambledon Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kidlington
      Thames Valley Police
      1,419 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      West Meon and Hambledon
      Hampshire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓44.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidlington
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,419
      142
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,310
      255
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↓44.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidlington
      B West Meon and Hambledon
      Violent Crime
      570 ↑24%
      53 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑11%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      145 ↑18%
      13 ↓65%
      Vehicle Crime
      99 ↓5%
      21 ↓67%
      Burglary
      68 ↑36%
      7 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓17%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      44 ↑13%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      109 ↑20%
      10 ↓55%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      109 ↓26%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      4
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Meon and Hambledon is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidlington safer than West Meon and Hambledon?

      Kidlington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,419 crimes in the last 12 months. West Meon and Hambledon has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 142 crimes. West Meon and Hambledon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidlington vs West Meon and Hambledon?

      Kidlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Meon and Hambledon shows -44.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidlington and West Meon and Hambledon?

      In Kidlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (570 incidents). In West Meon and Hambledon, it is Violent Crime (53 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidlington and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Kidlington recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Meon and Hambledon recorded 13. 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 West Meon and Hambledon?

      Violent crime in Kidlington totalled 570 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 53 in West Meon and Hambledon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidlington and West Meon and Hambledon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidlington recorded 1,310 crimes (now 1,419, a change of +8.3%). West Meon and Hambledon recorded 255 crimes previously (now 142, -44.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidlington and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 26.4% and West Meon and Hambledon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidlington and West Meon and Hambledon?

      Kidlington falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. West Meon and Hambledon is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kidlington and West Meon and Hambledon?

      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 West Meon and Hambledon on a crime map?

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

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