Oxford Central vs Oxford East

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

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

      Oxford Central vs Oxford East Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Central
      Thames Valley Police
      5,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford East
      Thames Valley Police
      2,075 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      38.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford Central
      B Oxford East
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,017
      2,075
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,423
      2,167
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.7%
      38.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford Central
      B Oxford East
      Violent Crime
      1,436 ↑2%
      723 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      329 ↑38%
      178 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      513 ↓14%
      176 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↓20%
      108 ↓16%
      Burglary
      118 ↓11%
      66 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↑10%
      135 ↓19%
      Drugs
      160 ↓18%
      72 ↓17%
      Public Order
      463 ↑6%
      163 ↓2%
      Robbery
      72 ↑22%
      21 ↑31%
      Shoplifting
      842 ↓19%
      227 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      303 ↓35%
      22 ↓37%
      Bicycle Theft
      375 ↓15%
      149 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓2%
      13 ↓35%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑15%
      22 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford East is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford Central safer than Oxford East?

      Oxford Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,075 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford Central vs Oxford East?

      Oxford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford East shows -4.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Oxford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,436 incidents). In Oxford East, it is Violent Crime (723 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Oxford Central recorded 329 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford East recorded 178. 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 Oxford East?

      Violent crime in Oxford Central totalled 1,436 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 723 in Oxford East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford Central recorded 5,423 crimes (now 5,017, a change of -7.5%). Oxford East recorded 2,167 crimes previously (now 2,075, -4.3%).

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

      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 37.7% and Oxford East has 38.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford Central and Oxford East?

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

      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 Oxford East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford Central and Oxford East. 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.