Oxford Cowley vs Woodley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Oxford Cowley Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Woodley Thames Valley Police

      Oxford Cowley vs Woodley 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Woodley
      Thames Valley Police
      1,547 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford Cowley
      B Woodley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,414
      1,547
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,429
      1,619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford Cowley
      B Woodley
      Violent Crime
      725 ↑0%
      619 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      296 ↑28%
      185 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      189 ↑14%
      82 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      170 ↓9%
      46 ↓26%
      Burglary
      58 ↓24%
      36 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↓8%
      103 ↓10%
      Drugs
      115 ↓22%
      49 ↑53%
      Public Order
      137 ↓15%
      108 ↓6%
      Robbery
      37 ↑32%
      14 ↓30%
      Shoplifting
      361 ↑22%
      226 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓18%
      4 ↓81%
      Bicycle Theft
      106 ↓38%
      30 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓31%
      7 ↓42%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑4%
      38 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodley is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford Cowley safer than Woodley?

      Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,414 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,547 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford Cowley vs Woodley?

      Oxford Cowley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodley shows -4.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Oxford Cowley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (725 incidents). In Woodley, it is Violent Crime (619 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Oxford Cowley recorded 296 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodley recorded 185. 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 Woodley?

      Violent crime in Oxford Cowley totalled 725 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 619 in Woodley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford Cowley and Woodley 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%). Woodley recorded 1,619 crimes previously (now 1,547, -4.5%).

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

      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 Woodley has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford Cowley and Woodley?

      Oxford Cowley falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Woodley 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 Woodley?

      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 Woodley on a crime map?

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