Newbury Town Centre vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Newbury Town Centre Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Newbury Town Centre vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newbury Town Centre
      Thames Valley Police
      1,686 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      39.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      334 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newbury Town Centre
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,686
      334
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,632
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↑15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.4%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newbury Town Centre
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      606 ↑19%
      132 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      168 ↑25%
      28 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      93 ↑0%
      31 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↑0%
      17 ↑42%
      Burglary
      32 ↓37%
      16 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑7%
      44 ↑120%
      Drugs
      79 ↓12%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      162 ↑3%
      21 ↑11%
      Robbery
      18 ↑6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      298 ↓2%
      4 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓35%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↓53%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      31 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newbury Town Centre safer than Waddesdon?

      Newbury Town Centre has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,686 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 334 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newbury Town Centre vs Waddesdon?

      Newbury Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows +15.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newbury Town Centre and Waddesdon?

      In Newbury Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (606 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newbury Town Centre and Waddesdon?

      Newbury Town Centre recorded 168 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 28. 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 Town Centre vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Newbury Town Centre totalled 606 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newbury Town Centre and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newbury Town Centre recorded 1,632 crimes (now 1,686, a change of +3.3%). Waddesdon recorded 289 crimes previously (now 334, +15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newbury Town Centre and Waddesdon?

      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 Town Centre has a resolution rate of 39.4% and Waddesdon has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newbury Town Centre and Waddesdon?

      Newbury Town Centre falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Waddesdon 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 Town Centre and Waddesdon?

      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 Town Centre or Waddesdon on a crime map?

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

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