Mapledurham and Thames vs Oxford Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Mapledurham and Thames Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Oxford Central Thames Valley Police

      Mapledurham and Thames vs Oxford Central Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Mapledurham and Thames
      Thames Valley Police
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      34.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Central
      Thames Valley Police
      5,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mapledurham and Thames
      B Oxford Central
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      289
      5,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      307
      5,423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.6%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mapledurham and Thames
      B Oxford Central
      Violent Crime
      116 ↓3%
      1,436 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓13%
      329 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑50%
      513 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓56%
      86 ↓20%
      Burglary
      19 ↑0%
      118 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑10%
      216 ↑10%
      Drugs
      11 ↑175%
      160 ↓18%
      Public Order
      11 ↓15%
      463 ↑6%
      Robbery
      2
      72 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓43%
      842 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      303 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      375 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      42 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑80%
      62 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mapledurham and Thames safer than Oxford Central?

      Mapledurham and Thames has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 289 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,017 crimes. Mapledurham and Thames scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mapledurham and Thames vs Oxford Central?

      Mapledurham and Thames shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Central shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mapledurham and Thames and Oxford Central?

      In Mapledurham and Thames, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Oxford Central, it is Violent Crime (1,436 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mapledurham and Thames and Oxford Central?

      Mapledurham and Thames recorded 28 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Central recorded 329. 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 Mapledurham and Thames vs Oxford Central?

      Violent crime in Mapledurham and Thames totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,436 in Oxford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mapledurham and Thames and Oxford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mapledurham and Thames recorded 307 crimes (now 289, a change of -5.9%). Oxford Central recorded 5,423 crimes previously (now 5,017, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mapledurham and Thames and Oxford Central?

      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. Mapledurham and Thames has a resolution rate of 34.6% and Oxford Central has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mapledurham and Thames and Oxford Central?

      Mapledurham and Thames falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Central 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 Mapledurham and Thames and Oxford Central?

      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 Mapledurham and Thames or Oxford Central on a crime map?

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

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