Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Wendover

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Thame, Watlington and Chinnor Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wendover Thames Valley Police

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Wendover Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      Thames Valley Police
      1,182 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      33% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wendover
      Thames Valley Police
      939 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      12.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      B Wendover
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,182
      939
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,188
      975
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      12.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      B Wendover
      Violent Crime
      457 ↑6%
      416 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑2%
      116 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓20%
      101 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓42%
      52 ↓38%
      Burglary
      33 ↓21%
      26 ↓35%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      117 ↑14%
      61 ↓33%
      Drugs
      35 ↑13%
      36 ↑300%
      Public Order
      102 ↑28%
      80 ↑54%
      Robbery
      8 ↑14%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      82 ↑11%
      17 ↓51%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      3 ↓57%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓56%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑8%
      23 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thame, Watlington and Chinnor safer than Wendover?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Wendover has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 939 crimes. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Wendover?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wendover shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Wendover?

      In Thame, Watlington and Chinnor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (457 incidents). In Wendover, it is Violent Crime (416 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Wendover?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wendover recorded 116. 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 Wendover?

      Violent crime in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor totalled 457 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 416 in Wendover. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Wendover in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thame, Watlington and Chinnor recorded 1,188 crimes (now 1,182, a change of -0.5%). Wendover recorded 975 crimes previously (now 939, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Wendover?

      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 33% and Wendover has 12.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wendover 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 Wendover?

      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 Wendover on a crime map?

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

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