Oxford South East vs Witney

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Oxford South East Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Witney Thames Valley Police

      Oxford South East vs Witney Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford South East
      Thames Valley Police
      3,380 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Witney
      Thames Valley Police
      2,523 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oxford South East
      B Witney
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,380
      2,523
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,921
      2,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.8%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oxford South East
      B Witney
      Violent Crime
      1,329 ↓7%
      1,095 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      259 ↑2%
      400 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      260 ↑5%
      129 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      173 ↓11%
      59 ↓37%
      Burglary
      96 ↓20%
      45 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      248 ↓11%
      213 ↑22%
      Drugs
      150 ↓35%
      49 ↓9%
      Public Order
      297 ↑3%
      198 ↑6%
      Robbery
      39 ↑15%
      22 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      354 ↓38%
      223 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↓41%
      14 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      62 ↓45%
      29 ↑107%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓21%
      6 ↓73%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓30%
      41 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Oxford South East is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oxford South East safer than Witney?

      Oxford South East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,380 crimes in the last 12 months. Witney has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,523 crimes. Oxford South East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oxford South East vs Witney?

      Oxford South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Witney shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oxford South East and Witney?

      In Oxford South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,329 incidents). In Witney, it is Violent Crime (1,095 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oxford South East and Witney?

      Oxford South East recorded 259 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Witney recorded 400. 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 South East vs Witney?

      Violent crime in Oxford South East totalled 1,329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,095 in Witney. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oxford South East and Witney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oxford South East recorded 3,921 crimes (now 3,380, a change of -13.8%). Witney recorded 2,333 crimes previously (now 2,523, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oxford South East and Witney?

      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 South East has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Witney has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oxford South East and Witney?

      Oxford South East falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Witney 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 South East and Witney?

      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 South East or Witney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oxford South East and Witney. 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.