Missendens vs Oxford Cowley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Missendens Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Oxford Cowley Thames Valley Police

      Missendens vs Oxford Cowley Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Missendens
      Thames Valley Police
      614 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Cowley
      Thames Valley Police
      2,414 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Missendens
      B Oxford Cowley
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      614
      2,414
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      660
      2,429
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Missendens
      B Oxford Cowley
      Violent Crime
      237 ↓6%
      725 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↓19%
      296 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑17%
      189 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑0%
      170 ↓9%
      Burglary
      39 ↑8%
      58 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓21%
      126 ↓8%
      Drugs
      12 ↑100%
      115 ↓22%
      Public Order
      58 ↓2%
      137 ↓15%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      37 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓28%
      361 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      14 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      106 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      27 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓38%
      53 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Missendens is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Missendens safer than Oxford Cowley?

      Missendens has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 614 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,414 crimes. Missendens scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Missendens vs Oxford Cowley?

      Missendens shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Cowley shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Missendens and Oxford Cowley?

      In Missendens, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 incidents). In Oxford Cowley, it is Violent Crime (725 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Missendens and Oxford Cowley?

      Missendens recorded 60 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Cowley recorded 296. 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 Missendens vs Oxford Cowley?

      Violent crime in Missendens totalled 237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 725 in Oxford Cowley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Missendens and Oxford Cowley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Missendens recorded 660 crimes (now 614, a change of -7%). Oxford Cowley recorded 2,429 crimes previously (now 2,414, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Missendens and Oxford Cowley?

      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. Missendens has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Oxford Cowley has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Missendens and Oxford Cowley?

      Missendens falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Cowley 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 Missendens and Oxford Cowley?

      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 Missendens or Oxford Cowley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Missendens and Oxford Cowley. 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.