Oxford North vs Waddesdon

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Oxford North Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Oxford North vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North
      Thames Valley Police
      1,342 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford North
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,342
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,445
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.6%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford North
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      370 ↓18%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      117 ↑17%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑1%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↑2%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      53 ↓42%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      94 ↓1%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      42 ↑5%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      103 ↓24%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      17 ↑55%
      0
      Shoplifting
      181 ↑45%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      90 ↓22%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓29%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford North safer than Waddesdon?

      Oxford North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,342 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford North vs Waddesdon?

      Oxford North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows -19.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford North and Waddesdon?

      In Oxford North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (370 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford North and Waddesdon?

      Oxford North recorded 117 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 21. 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 Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Oxford North totalled 370 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford North and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford North recorded 1,445 crimes (now 1,342, a change of -7.1%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford North and Waddesdon?

      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 32.6% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford North and Waddesdon?

      Oxford North falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Waddesdon 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 Waddesdon?

      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 Waddesdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford North and Waddesdon. 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.