Oxford Central vs Wycombe West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Oxford Central Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wycombe West Thames Valley Police

      Oxford Central vs Wycombe West 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wycombe West
      Thames Valley Police
      3,162 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      26.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford Central
      B Wycombe West
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,017
      3,162
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,423
      3,089
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↑2.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.7%
      26.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford Central
      B Wycombe West
      Violent Crime
      1,436 ↑2%
      1,082 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      329 ↑38%
      476 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      513 ↓14%
      286 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↓20%
      173 ↓27%
      Burglary
      118 ↓11%
      80 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      216 ↑10%
      217 ↓8%
      Drugs
      160 ↓18%
      139 ↑15%
      Public Order
      463 ↑6%
      217 ↑1%
      Robbery
      72 ↑22%
      35 ↑106%
      Shoplifting
      842 ↓19%
      368 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      303 ↓35%
      12 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      375 ↓15%
      9 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓2%
      17 ↓35%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑15%
      51 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Oxford Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford Central safer than Wycombe West ?

      Oxford Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Wycombe West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,162 crimes. Oxford Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford Central vs Wycombe West ?

      Oxford Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wycombe West shows +2.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Oxford Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,436 incidents). In Wycombe West , it is Violent Crime (1,082 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Oxford Central recorded 329 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wycombe West recorded 476. 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 Wycombe West ?

      Violent crime in Oxford Central totalled 1,436 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,082 in Wycombe West . Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford Central and Wycombe West 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%). Wycombe West recorded 3,089 crimes previously (now 3,162, +2.4%).

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

      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 Wycombe West has 26.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford Central and Wycombe West ?

      Oxford Central falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wycombe West 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 Wycombe West ?

      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 Wycombe West on a crime map?

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