Oxford North vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Oxford North Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Oxford North vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North
      Thames Valley Police
      1,473 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      47.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      259 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford North
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,473
      259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,391
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.9%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford North
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      428 ↑0%
      69 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑0%
      48 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      167 ↑5%
      23 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↓10%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      69 ↓16%
      35 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↓9%
      19 ↓17%
      Drugs
      47 ↑12%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      142 ↑31%
      16 ↑23%
      Robbery
      18 ↑157%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      196 ↑96%
      11 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓48%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      98 ↓19%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓27%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford North safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Oxford North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,473 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 259 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford North vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Oxford North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford North and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Oxford North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford North and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Oxford North recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 48. 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 vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Oxford North totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford North and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford North recorded 1,391 crimes (now 1,473, a change of +5.9%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 315 crimes previously (now 259, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford North and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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 has a resolution rate of 47.5% and Stow-on-the-Wold has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford North and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Oxford North falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Stow-on-the-Wold is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Oxford North and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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 or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford North and Stow-on-the-Wold. 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.