Witney vs Stow-on-the-Wold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Witney Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Stow-on-the-Wold Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Witney vs Stow-on-the-Wold Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Witney
      Thames Valley Police
      1,823 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.4% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Stow-on-the-Wold
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      206 crimes / 12m
      ↓34% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Witney
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,823
      206
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,478
      312
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.4%
      ↓34%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Witney
      B Stow-on-the-Wold
      Violent Crime
      770 ↓28%
      60 ↓36%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      288 ↓23%
      38 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      103 ↓16%
      19 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓45%
      15 ↓55%
      Burglary
      41 ↓21%
      28 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      147 ↓19%
      14 ↓33%
      Drugs
      29 ↓52%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      154 ↓24%
      8 ↓56%
      Robbery
      18 ↑13%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      161 ↓27%
      9 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓40%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑26%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓84%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      28 ↓36%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stow-on-the-Wold is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 12/100 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 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,823 crimes in the last 12 months. Stow-on-the-Wold has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 206 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 -26.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stow-on-the-Wold shows -34% (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 (770 incidents). In Stow-on-the-Wold, it is Violent Crime (60 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 288 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 38. 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 770 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 60 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 2,478 crimes (now 1,823, a change of -26.4%). Stow-on-the-Wold recorded 312 crimes previously (now 206, -34%).

      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 20% 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.