Dunstable and Rural vs Waddesdon
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dunstable and Rural vs Waddesdon Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dunstable and Rural safer than Waddesdon?
Dunstable and Rural has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,381 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Dunstable and Rural vs Waddesdon?
Dunstable and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows -19.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Dunstable and Rural and Waddesdon?
In Dunstable and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dunstable and Rural and Waddesdon?
Dunstable and Rural recorded 332 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 21. 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 Dunstable and Rural vs Waddesdon?
Violent crime in Dunstable and Rural totalled 952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Dunstable and Rural and Waddesdon in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dunstable and Rural recorded 2,464 crimes (now 2,381, a change of -3.4%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunstable and Rural and Waddesdon?
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. Dunstable and Rural has a resolution rate of 29% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dunstable and Rural and Waddesdon?
Dunstable and Rural falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Waddesdon 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 Dunstable and Rural and Waddesdon?
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 Dunstable and Rural or Waddesdon on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dunstable and Rural and Waddesdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.