Oxford Cowley vs Twyford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Oxford Cowley Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Twyford Thames Valley Police

      Oxford Cowley vs Twyford Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Cowley
      Thames Valley Police
      2,414 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Twyford
      Thames Valley Police
      772 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford Cowley
      B Twyford
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,414
      772
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,429
      745
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford Cowley
      B Twyford
      Violent Crime
      725 ↑0%
      245 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      296 ↑28%
      93 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      189 ↑14%
      77 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      170 ↓9%
      40 ↓33%
      Burglary
      58 ↓24%
      50 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↓8%
      73 ↑9%
      Drugs
      115 ↓22%
      6 ↓70%
      Public Order
      137 ↓15%
      40 ↓20%
      Robbery
      37 ↑32%
      12 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      361 ↑22%
      107 ↑138%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓18%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      106 ↓38%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓31%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑4%
      17 ↑31%
      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 Cowley safer than Twyford?

      Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,414 crimes in the last 12 months. Twyford has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 772 crimes. Twyford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford Cowley vs Twyford?

      Oxford Cowley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Twyford shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford Cowley and Twyford?

      In Oxford Cowley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (725 incidents). In Twyford, it is Violent Crime (245 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford Cowley and Twyford?

      Oxford Cowley recorded 296 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Twyford recorded 93. 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 Cowley vs Twyford?

      Violent crime in Oxford Cowley totalled 725 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 245 in Twyford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford Cowley and Twyford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford Cowley recorded 2,429 crimes (now 2,414, a change of -0.6%). Twyford recorded 745 crimes previously (now 772, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford Cowley and Twyford?

      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 Cowley has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Twyford has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford Cowley and Twyford?

      Oxford Cowley falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Twyford 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 Cowley and Twyford?

      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 Cowley or Twyford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford Cowley and Twyford. 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.