Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys Bedfordshire Police

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield
      Bedfordshire Police
      485 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      Bedfordshire Police
      2,386 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      26.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield
      B Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      485
      2,386
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      487
      2,293
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield
      B Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      Violent Crime
      218 ↑1%
      902 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑14%
      394 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑0%
      130 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑12%
      196 ↑6%
      Burglary
      14 ↓33%
      72 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↑32%
      183 ↑10%
      Drugs
      13 ↑1200%
      85 ↑37%
      Public Order
      18 ↓57%
      160 ↓12%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      27 ↓7%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓69%
      87 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      19 ↑138%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      26 ↓28%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      31 ↑138%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑80%
      74 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      A Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield safer than Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 485 crimes in the last 12 months. Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,386 crimes. Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      In Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (218 incidents). In Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys, it is Violent Crime (902 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys recorded 394. 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      Violent crime in Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield totalled 218 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 902 in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield recorded 487 crimes (now 485, a change of -0.4%). Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys recorded 2,293 crimes previously (now 2,386, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      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. Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield has a resolution rate of 8% and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys is covered by Bedfordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys?

      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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield or Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys. 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.