Newbury Outer vs Wantage and Grove

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Newbury Outer Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Wantage and Grove Thames Valley Police

      Newbury Outer vs Wantage and Grove Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Newbury Outer
      Thames Valley Police
      2,677 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.2% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Wantage and Grove
      Thames Valley Police
      2,718 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newbury Outer
      B Wantage and Grove
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,677
      2,718
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,620
      2,541
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.2%
      ↑7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      19.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newbury Outer
      B Wantage and Grove
      Violent Crime
      972 ↓3%
      1,111 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      404 ↑16%
      363 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      141 ↓7%
      214 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      147 ↑25%
      83 ↑5%
      Burglary
      78 ↓25%
      97 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      229 ↓13%
      219 ↓13%
      Drugs
      89 ↓11%
      65 ↓3%
      Public Order
      243 ↑23%
      239 ↑20%
      Robbery
      20 ↓17%
      17 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      237 ↑32%
      186 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓59%
      26 ↑53%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↓17%
      14 ↓30%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓17%
      21 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑0%
      63 ↑62%
      Overall Verdict
      A Newbury Outer is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newbury Outer safer than Wantage and Grove?

      Newbury Outer has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,677 crimes in the last 12 months. Wantage and Grove has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,718 crimes. Newbury Outer scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newbury Outer vs Wantage and Grove?

      Newbury Outer shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wantage and Grove shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newbury Outer and Wantage and Grove?

      In Newbury Outer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (972 incidents). In Wantage and Grove, it is Violent Crime (1,111 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newbury Outer and Wantage and Grove?

      Newbury Outer recorded 404 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wantage and Grove recorded 363. 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 Newbury Outer vs Wantage and Grove?

      Violent crime in Newbury Outer totalled 972 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,111 in Wantage and Grove. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newbury Outer and Wantage and Grove in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newbury Outer recorded 2,620 crimes (now 2,677, a change of +2.2%). Wantage and Grove recorded 2,541 crimes previously (now 2,718, +7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newbury Outer and Wantage and Grove?

      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. Newbury Outer has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Wantage and Grove has 19.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newbury Outer and Wantage and Grove?

      Newbury Outer falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wantage and Grove 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 Newbury Outer and Wantage and Grove?

      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 Newbury Outer or Wantage and Grove on a crime map?

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

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