Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Thame, Watlington and Chinnor Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      Thames Valley Police
      789 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.9% trend
      20% 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      789
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,211
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.9%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      297 ↓36%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↓25%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      64 ↓45%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓51%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      19 ↓59%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↓32%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      26 ↓7%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      75 ↓11%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓37%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓38%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thame, Watlington and Chinnor safer than Waddesdon?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 789 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Waddesdon?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Waddesdon?

      In Thame, Watlington and Chinnor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (297 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Waddesdon?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor recorded 102 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor totalled 297 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thame, Watlington and Chinnor recorded 1,211 crimes (now 789, a change of -34.9%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor 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. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a resolution rate of 20% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Waddesdon?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor or Waddesdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Waddesdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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