Oxford Cowley vs Waddesdon
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oxford Cowley vs Waddesdon 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 Cowley safer than Waddesdon?
Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,656 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oxford Cowley vs Waddesdon?
Oxford Cowley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows -19.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oxford Cowley and Waddesdon?
In Oxford Cowley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (818 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford Cowley and Waddesdon?
Oxford Cowley recorded 333 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 21. 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 Waddesdon?
Violent crime in Oxford Cowley totalled 818 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oxford Cowley and Waddesdon in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford Cowley recorded 2,430 crimes (now 2,656, a change of +9.3%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford Cowley 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 Cowley has a resolution rate of 34% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oxford Cowley and Waddesdon?
Oxford Cowley 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 Cowley 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 Cowley or Waddesdon on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford Cowley and Waddesdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.