Witney vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Witney Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Witney vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Witney
      Thames Valley Police
      2,523 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      259 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Witney
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,523
      259
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,333
      315
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.1%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Witney
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      1,095 ↑9%
      69 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      400 ↑25%
      48 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓2%
      23 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓37%
      19 ↓44%
      Burglary
      45 ↓22%
      35 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      213 ↑22%
      19 ↓17%
      Drugs
      49 ↓9%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      198 ↑6%
      16 ↑23%
      Robbery
      22 ↑38%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      223 ↑9%
      11 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑17%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑107%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓73%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑8%
      8 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Witney safer than Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Witney has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,523 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 259 crimes. Stow-on-the-Wold scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Witney vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Witney shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      In Witney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,095 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (69 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Witney recorded 400 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 48. 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 Witney vs Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Violent crime in Witney totalled 1,095 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 69 in Stow-on-the-Wold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Witney recorded 2,333 crimes (now 2,523, a change of +8.1%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 315 crimes previously (now 259, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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. Witney has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Stow-on-the-Wold has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      Witney falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Stow-on-the-Wold is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold?

      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 Witney or Stow-on-the-Wold on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Witney and Stow-on-the-Wold. 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.