Oxford Central vs Stow-on-the-Wold
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oxford Central vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxford Central safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?
Oxford Central has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,030 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 206 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oxford Central vs Stow-on-the-Wold?
Oxford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -34% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oxford Central and Stow-on-the-Wold?
In Oxford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,444 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (60 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford Central and Stow-on-the-Wold?
Oxford Central recorded 345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 38. 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 Oxford Central vs Stow-on-the-Wold?
Violent crime in Oxford Central totalled 1,444 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oxford Central and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford Central recorded 5,370 crimes (now 5,030, a change of -6.3%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 312 crimes previously (now 206, -34%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford Central and Stow-on-the-Wold?
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. Oxford Central has a resolution rate of 42.4% and Stow-on-the-Wold has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oxford Central and Stow-on-the-Wold?
Oxford Central falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Stow-on-the-Wold is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Oxford Central and Stow-on-the-Wold?
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 Oxford Central or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford Central and Stow-on-the-Wold. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.