Thatcham vs Witney

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Thatcham Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Witney Thames Valley Police

      Thatcham vs Witney Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thatcham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      23% 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 Thatcham
      B Witney
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,744
      2,523
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,810
      2,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↑8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thatcham
      B Witney
      Violent Crime
      743 ↓1%
      1,095 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      313 ↓1%
      400 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      97 ↑15%
      129 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓39%
      59 ↓37%
      Burglary
      45 ↓21%
      45 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↓3%
      213 ↑22%
      Drugs
      56 ↓30%
      49 ↓9%
      Public Order
      101 ↓4%
      198 ↑6%
      Robbery
      20 ↑82%
      22 ↑38%
      Shoplifting
      140 ↑13%
      223 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑11%
      14 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓38%
      29 ↑107%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑14%
      6 ↓73%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓23%
      41 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Thatcham 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 Thatcham safer than Witney?

      Thatcham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Witney has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,523 crimes. Thatcham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thatcham vs Witney?

      Thatcham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — 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 Thatcham and Witney?

      In Thatcham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (743 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 Thatcham and Witney?

      Thatcham recorded 313 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 Thatcham vs Witney?

      Violent crime in Thatcham totalled 743 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 Thatcham and Witney in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thatcham recorded 1,810 crimes (now 1,744, a change of -3.7%). Witney recorded 2,333 crimes previously (now 2,523, +8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thatcham 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. Thatcham has a resolution rate of 23% and Witney has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thatcham and Witney?

      Thatcham 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 Thatcham 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 Thatcham or Witney on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thatcham 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.