Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Witney

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
      6/100
      Witney Thames Valley Police

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Witney 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
      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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      B Witney
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,182
      2,523
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,188
      2,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thame, Watlington and Chinnor
      B Witney
      Violent Crime
      457 ↑6%
      1,095 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑2%
      400 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓20%
      129 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓42%
      59 ↓37%
      Burglary
      33 ↓21%
      45 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      117 ↑14%
      213 ↑22%
      Drugs
      35 ↑13%
      49 ↓9%
      Public Order
      102 ↑28%
      198 ↑6%
      Robbery
      8 ↑14%
      22 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      82 ↑11%
      223 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      14 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓60%
      29 ↑107%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓56%
      6 ↓73%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑8%
      41 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Thame, Watlington and Chinnor is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thame, Watlington and Chinnor safer than Witney?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Witney has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,523 crimes. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Witney shows +8.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Thame, Watlington and Chinnor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (457 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Witney?

      Thame, Watlington and Chinnor recorded 138 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor vs Witney?

      Violent crime in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor totalled 457 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 Thame, Watlington and Chinnor and Witney 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%). Witney recorded 2,333 crimes previously (now 2,523, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thame, Watlington and Chinnor 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. Thame, Watlington and Chinnor has a resolution rate of 33% and Witney has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thame, Watlington and Chinnor 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.