Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield
      Bedfordshire Police
      474 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      474
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      513
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      213 ↓4%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑8%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓25%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓38%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑13%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      15 ↑650%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      20 ↓53%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 41/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield safer than Waddesdon?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 474 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Waddesdon?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Waddesdon?

      In Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (213 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Waddesdon?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield recorded 104 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield totalled 213 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield recorded 513 crimes (now 474, a change of -7.6%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield 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. Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Waddesdon?

      Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield 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 Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield or Waddesdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield and Waddesdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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