Dunstable and Rural vs Ashton Keynes and Minety

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Dunstable and Rural Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police

      Dunstable and Rural vs Ashton Keynes and Minety Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Dunstable and Rural
      Bedfordshire Police
      2,381 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Wiltshire Police
      99 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.5% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dunstable and Rural
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,381
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,464
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dunstable and Rural
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Violent Crime
      952 ↑9%
      33 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      332 ↓20%
      14 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      159 ↓9%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      134 ↓8%
      1 ↓95%
      Burglary
      72 ↑3%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      173 ↑15%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      97 ↑47%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      148 ↓13%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      29 ↑107%
      0
      Shoplifting
      177 ↓37%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑27%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      56 ↓11%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dunstable and Rural safer than Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Dunstable and Rural has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,381 crimes in the last 12 months. Ashton Keynes and Minety has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 99 crimes. Ashton Keynes and Minety scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dunstable and Rural vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      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. Ashton Keynes and Minety shows -36.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dunstable and Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      In Dunstable and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 incidents). In Ashton Keynes and Minety, it is Violent Crime (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dunstable and Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Dunstable and Rural recorded 332 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 14. 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 Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Violent crime in Dunstable and Rural totalled 952 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 33 in Ashton Keynes and Minety. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dunstable and Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety 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%). Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 156 crimes previously (now 99, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunstable and Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      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 Ashton Keynes and Minety has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dunstable and Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Dunstable and Rural falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Ashton Keynes and Minety is covered by Wiltshire 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 Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      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 Ashton Keynes and Minety on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dunstable and Rural and Ashton Keynes and Minety. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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