Oxford North vs Thatcham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oxford North vs Thatcham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oxford North safer than Thatcham?
Oxford North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,473 crimes in the last 12 months. Thatcham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,744 crimes. Oxford North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oxford North vs Thatcham?
Oxford North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thatcham shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oxford North and Thatcham?
In Oxford North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Thatcham, it is Violent Crime (743 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford North and Thatcham?
Oxford North recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thatcham recorded 313. 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 Thatcham?
Violent crime in Oxford North totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 743 in Thatcham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oxford North and Thatcham 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%). Thatcham recorded 1,810 crimes previously (now 1,744, -3.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford North and Thatcham?
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 Thatcham has 23%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oxford North and Thatcham?
Oxford North falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thatcham 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 North and Thatcham?
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 Thatcham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford North and Thatcham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.