Oxford Central vs Waddesdon

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
      51/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Oxford Central vs Waddesdon 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
      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 Oxford Central
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      5,017
      334
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,423
      289
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↑15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.7%
      15.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford Central
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      1,436 ↑2%
      132 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      329 ↑38%
      28 ↑56%
      Other Theft
      513 ↓14%
      31 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↓20%
      17 ↑42%
      Burglary
      118 ↓11%
      16 ↓41%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↑10%
      44 ↑120%
      Drugs
      160 ↓18%
      7 ↑75%
      Public Order
      463 ↑6%
      21 ↑11%
      Robbery
      72 ↑22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      842 ↓19%
      4 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      303 ↓35%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      375 ↓15%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓2%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑15%
      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 Oxford Central safer than Waddesdon?

      Oxford Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,017 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 Oxford Central vs Waddesdon?

      Oxford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Oxford Central and Waddesdon?

      In Oxford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,436 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 Oxford Central and Waddesdon?

      Oxford Central recorded 329 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 Oxford Central vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Oxford Central totalled 1,436 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 Oxford Central and Waddesdon 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%). Waddesdon recorded 289 crimes previously (now 334, +15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford Central 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. Oxford Central has a resolution rate of 37.7% and Waddesdon has 15.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford Central and Waddesdon?

      Oxford Central 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 Oxford Central 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 Oxford Central or Waddesdon on a crime map?

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