Oxford North East vs Lower Stratton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Oxford North East Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Lower Stratton Wiltshire Police

      Oxford North East vs Lower Stratton Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North East
      Thames Valley Police
      2,708 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      31.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Lower Stratton
      Wiltshire Police
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.8% trend
      4.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford North East
      B Lower Stratton
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,708
      217
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,731
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↓11.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford North East
      B Lower Stratton
      Violent Crime
      931 ↑9%
      106 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↑24%
      37 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      233 ↓7%
      10 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      123 ↓16%
      7 ↓71%
      Burglary
      104 ↓32%
      1 ↓86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      200 ↓2%
      20 ↑25%
      Drugs
      111 ↓2%
      5 ↓55%
      Public Order
      209 ↑0%
      14 ↓33%
      Robbery
      30 ↑30%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      313 ↑2%
      7 ↑250%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      128 ↓24%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓38%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓7%
      7 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lower Stratton is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford North East safer than Lower Stratton?

      Oxford North East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,708 crimes in the last 12 months. Lower Stratton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 217 crimes. Lower Stratton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford North East vs Lower Stratton?

      Oxford North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lower Stratton shows -11.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford North East and Lower Stratton?

      In Oxford North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (931 incidents). In Lower Stratton, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford North East and Lower Stratton?

      Oxford North East recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lower Stratton recorded 37. 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 North East vs Lower Stratton?

      Violent crime in Oxford North East totalled 931 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Lower Stratton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford North East and Lower Stratton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford North East recorded 2,731 crimes (now 2,708, a change of -0.8%). Lower Stratton recorded 246 crimes previously (now 217, -11.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford North East and Lower Stratton?

      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 North East has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Lower Stratton has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford North East and Lower Stratton?

      Oxford North East falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Lower Stratton 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 North East and Lower Stratton?

      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 North East or Lower Stratton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford North East and Lower Stratton. 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.