Kidlington vs Thames Vale Villages

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
      65/100
      Thames Vale Villages Wiltshire Police

      Kidlington vs Thames Vale Villages 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
      65/100
      Safe
      Thames Vale Villages
      Wiltshire Police
      251 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kidlington
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,419
      251
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,310
      296
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↓15.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidlington
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Violent Crime
      570 ↑24%
      96 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑11%
      34 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      145 ↑18%
      9 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      99 ↓5%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      68 ↑36%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓17%
      25 ↓39%
      Drugs
      44 ↑13%
      24 ↑9%
      Public Order
      109 ↑20%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      109 ↓26%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thames Vale Villages is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      Kidlington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,419 crimes in the last 12 months. Thames Vale Villages has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 251 crimes. Thames Vale Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidlington vs Thames Vale Villages?

      Kidlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thames Vale Villages shows -15.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kidlington and Thames Vale Villages?

      In Kidlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (570 incidents). In Thames Vale Villages, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kidlington and Thames Vale Villages?

      Kidlington recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thames Vale Villages recorded 34. 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      Violent crime in Kidlington totalled 570 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Thames Vale Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kidlington and Thames Vale Villages 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%). Thames Vale Villages recorded 296 crimes previously (now 251, -15.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidlington and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kidlington and Thames Vale Villages?

      Kidlington falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thames Vale Villages is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kidlington and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kidlington and Thames Vale Villages. 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.