Oxford Cowley vs Thames Vale Villages

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
      65/100
      Thames Vale Villages Wiltshire Police

      Oxford Cowley vs Thames Vale Villages 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
      65/100
      Safe
      Thames Vale Villages
      Wiltshire Police
      251 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford Cowley
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,414
      251
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,429
      296
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓15.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford Cowley
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Violent Crime
      725 ↑0%
      96 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      296 ↑28%
      34 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      189 ↑14%
      9 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      170 ↓9%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      58 ↓24%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↓8%
      25 ↓39%
      Drugs
      115 ↓22%
      24 ↑9%
      Public Order
      137 ↓15%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      37 ↑32%
      0
      Shoplifting
      361 ↑22%
      0
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓18%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      106 ↓38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↓31%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      53 ↑4%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thames Vale Villages is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford Cowley safer than Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,414 crimes in the last 12 months. Thames Vale Villages has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 251 crimes. Thames Vale Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford Cowley vs Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford Cowley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thames Vale Villages shows -15.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford Cowley and Thames Vale Villages?

      In Oxford Cowley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (725 incidents). In Thames Vale Villages, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford Cowley and Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford Cowley recorded 296 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thames Vale Villages recorded 34. 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      Violent crime in Oxford Cowley totalled 725 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Thames Vale Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford Cowley and Thames Vale Villages 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%). Thames Vale Villages recorded 296 crimes previously (now 251, -15.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford Cowley and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford Cowley and Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford Cowley falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thames Vale Villages is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Oxford Cowley and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford Cowley and Thames Vale Villages. 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.