Oxford East vs Kingsdown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Oxford East Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Kingsdown Wiltshire Police

      Oxford East vs Kingsdown Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford East
      Thames Valley Police
      2,075 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      38.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Kingsdown
      Wiltshire Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑45.9% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford East
      B Kingsdown
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,075
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,167
      61
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↑45.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.1%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford East
      B Kingsdown
      Violent Crime
      723 ↑10%
      32 ↑39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↑11%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      176 ↑17%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      108 ↓16%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      66 ↓50%
      7 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      135 ↓19%
      9 ↑200%
      Drugs
      72 ↓17%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      163 ↓2%
      4 ↓33%
      Robbery
      21 ↑31%
      1
      Shoplifting
      227 ↓3%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓37%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      149 ↓22%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓35%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↑22%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Kingsdown is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford East safer than Kingsdown?

      Oxford East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,075 crimes in the last 12 months. Kingsdown has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Kingsdown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford East vs Kingsdown?

      Oxford East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Kingsdown shows +45.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford East and Kingsdown?

      In Oxford East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (723 incidents). In Kingsdown, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford East and Kingsdown?

      Oxford East recorded 178 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kingsdown recorded 17. 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 East vs Kingsdown?

      Violent crime in Oxford East totalled 723 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Kingsdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford East and Kingsdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford East recorded 2,167 crimes (now 2,075, a change of -4.3%). Kingsdown recorded 61 crimes previously (now 89, +45.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford East and Kingsdown?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 38.1% and Kingsdown has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford East and Kingsdown?

      Oxford East falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Kingsdown 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 East and Kingsdown?

      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 East or Kingsdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford East and Kingsdown. 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.