Kidlington vs Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills

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
      20/100
      Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills Thames Valley Police

      Kidlington vs Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kidlington
      Thames Valley Police
      1,419 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% trend
      26.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills
      Thames Valley Police
      681 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      24.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidlington
      B Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,419
      681
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,310
      654
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      24.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidlington
      B Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills
      Violent Crime
      570 ↑24%
      259 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑11%
      112 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      145 ↑18%
      48 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      99 ↓5%
      21 ↓54%
      Burglary
      68 ↑36%
      30 ↑76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓17%
      70 ↑3%
      Drugs
      44 ↑13%
      66 ↑57%
      Public Order
      109 ↑20%
      36 ↓5%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      109 ↓26%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      15 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidlington safer than Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      Kidlington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,419 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 681 crimes. Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidlington vs Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      Kidlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidlington and Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      In Kidlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (570 incidents). In Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills, it is Violent Crime (259 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidlington and Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      Kidlington recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills recorded 112. 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 Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      Violent crime in Kidlington totalled 570 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 259 in Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidlington and Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills 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%). Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills recorded 654 crimes previously (now 681, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidlington and Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      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 Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills has 24.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidlington and Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      Kidlington falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills 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 Kidlington and Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills?

      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 Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kidlington and Oxford Barton, Risinghurst and Sandhills. 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.