Kidlington vs Oxford North

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
      9/100
      Oxford North Thames Valley Police

      Kidlington vs Oxford North 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North
      Thames Valley Police
      1,473 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      47.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidlington
      B Oxford North
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,419
      1,473
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,310
      1,391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      47.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidlington
      B Oxford North
      Violent Crime
      570 ↑24%
      428 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑11%
      100 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      145 ↑18%
      167 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      99 ↓5%
      78 ↓10%
      Burglary
      68 ↑36%
      69 ↓16%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓17%
      96 ↓9%
      Drugs
      44 ↑13%
      47 ↑12%
      Public Order
      109 ↑20%
      142 ↑31%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      18 ↑157%
      Shoplifting
      109 ↓26%
      196 ↑96%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      12 ↓48%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      98 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      16 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford North is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 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 North?

      Kidlington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,419 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,473 crimes. Oxford North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidlington vs Oxford North?

      Kidlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford North shows +5.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidlington and Oxford North?

      In Kidlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (570 incidents). In Oxford North, it is Violent Crime (428 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidlington and Oxford North?

      Kidlington recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford North recorded 100. 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 North?

      Violent crime in Kidlington totalled 570 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 428 in Oxford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidlington and Oxford North 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 North recorded 1,391 crimes previously (now 1,473, +5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidlington and Oxford North?

      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 North has 47.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidlington and Oxford North?

      Kidlington falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford North 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 North?

      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 North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kidlington and Oxford North. 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.