Peppard and Caversham vs Wexham Lea and Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Peppard and Caversham Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wexham Lea and Central Thames Valley Police

      Peppard and Caversham vs Wexham Lea and Central Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Peppard and Caversham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,332 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wexham Lea and Central
      Thames Valley Police
      2,254 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peppard and Caversham
      B Wexham Lea and Central
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,332
      2,254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,278
      2,299
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      22.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peppard and Caversham
      B Wexham Lea and Central
      Violent Crime
      402 ↑5%
      952 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓11%
      242 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      94 ↓50%
      185 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      72 ↓27%
      206 ↑42%
      Burglary
      45 ↑7%
      71 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑8%
      160 ↓2%
      Drugs
      22 ↑100%
      69 ↑8%
      Public Order
      75 ↓10%
      153 ↓24%
      Robbery
      23 ↑44%
      38 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      324 ↑94%
      68 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓62%
      25 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑0%
      19 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      23 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑19%
      43 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wexham Lea and Central is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peppard and Caversham safer than Wexham Lea and Central?

      Peppard and Caversham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,332 crimes in the last 12 months. Wexham Lea and Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,254 crimes. Wexham Lea and Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peppard and Caversham vs Wexham Lea and Central?

      Peppard and Caversham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wexham Lea and Central shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peppard and Caversham and Wexham Lea and Central?

      In Peppard and Caversham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (402 incidents). In Wexham Lea and Central, it is Violent Crime (952 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peppard and Caversham and Wexham Lea and Central?

      Peppard and Caversham recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wexham Lea and Central recorded 242. 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 Peppard and Caversham vs Wexham Lea and Central?

      Violent crime in Peppard and Caversham totalled 402 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 952 in Wexham Lea and Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peppard and Caversham and Wexham Lea and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peppard and Caversham recorded 1,278 crimes (now 1,332, a change of +4.2%). Wexham Lea and Central recorded 2,299 crimes previously (now 2,254, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peppard and Caversham and Wexham Lea and Central?

      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. Peppard and Caversham has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Wexham Lea and Central has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peppard and Caversham and Wexham Lea and Central?

      Peppard and Caversham falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wexham Lea and Central 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 Peppard and Caversham and Wexham Lea and Central?

      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 Peppard and Caversham or Wexham Lea and Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peppard and Caversham and Wexham Lea and Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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