Oxford North vs Thames Vale Villages

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
      65/100
      Thames Vale Villages Wiltshire Police

      Oxford North vs Thames Vale Villages Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford North
      Thames Valley Police
      1,473 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.9% trend
      47.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Thames Vale Villages
      Wiltshire Police
      251 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.2% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford North
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,473
      251
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,391
      296
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.9%
      ↓15.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      47.5%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford North
      B Thames Vale Villages
      Violent Crime
      428 ↑0%
      96 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑0%
      34 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      167 ↑5%
      9 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↓10%
      14 ↑0%
      Burglary
      69 ↓16%
      5 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↓9%
      25 ↓39%
      Drugs
      47 ↑12%
      24 ↑9%
      Public Order
      142 ↑31%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      18 ↑157%
      0
      Shoplifting
      196 ↑96%
      0
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓48%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      98 ↓19%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓27%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thames Vale Villages is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford North has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,473 crimes in the last 12 months. Thames Vale Villages has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 251 crimes. Thames Vale Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford North vs Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thames Vale Villages shows -15.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford North and Thames Vale Villages?

      In Oxford North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (428 incidents). In Thames Vale Villages, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford North and Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford North recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thames Vale Villages recorded 34. 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 Thames Vale Villages?

      Violent crime in Oxford North totalled 428 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Thames Vale Villages. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford North and Thames Vale Villages 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%). Thames Vale Villages recorded 296 crimes previously (now 251, -15.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford North and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford North and Thames Vale Villages?

      Oxford North falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thames Vale Villages 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 and Thames Vale Villages?

      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 Thames Vale Villages on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford North and Thames Vale Villages. 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.