Waddesdon vs Wexham Lea and Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Waddesdon Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wexham Lea and Central Thames Valley Police

      Waddesdon vs Wexham Lea and Central Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      334 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      15.4% 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 Waddesdon
      B Wexham Lea and Central
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      334
      2,254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      289
      2,299
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.6%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      22.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waddesdon
      B Wexham Lea and Central
      Violent Crime
      132 ↑6%
      952 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↑56%
      242 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑0%
      185 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑42%
      206 ↑42%
      Burglary
      16 ↓41%
      71 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑120%
      160 ↓2%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      69 ↑8%
      Public Order
      21 ↑11%
      153 ↓24%
      Robbery
      0
      38 ↑6%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑33%
      68 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      25 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      19 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      23 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑24%
      43 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waddesdon safer than Wexham Lea and Central?

      Waddesdon has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 334 crimes in the last 12 months. Wexham Lea and Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,254 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Waddesdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — 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 Waddesdon and Wexham Lea and Central?

      In Waddesdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 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 Waddesdon and Wexham Lea and Central?

      Waddesdon recorded 28 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 Waddesdon vs Wexham Lea and Central?

      Violent crime in Waddesdon totalled 132 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 Waddesdon and Wexham Lea and Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waddesdon recorded 289 crimes (now 334, a change of +15.6%). Wexham Lea and Central recorded 2,299 crimes previously (now 2,254, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waddesdon 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. Waddesdon has a resolution rate of 15.4% 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 Waddesdon and Wexham Lea and Central?

      Waddesdon 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 Waddesdon 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 Waddesdon or Wexham Lea and Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Waddesdon 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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