Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      Bedfordshire Police
      2,225 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      31.3% 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,225
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,236
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      839 ↓1%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      370 ↑30%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓21%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      180 ↑9%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      68 ↓42%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      172 ↑8%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      83 ↑36%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      162 ↓2%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      30 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      87 ↑40%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑80%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓34%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑28%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      60 ↓59%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys safer than Waddesdon?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,225 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Waddesdon?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Waddesdon?

      In Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (839 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Waddesdon?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys recorded 370 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys totalled 839 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys recorded 2,236 crimes (now 2,225, a change of -0.5%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys 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. Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys and Waddesdon?

      Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys 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 Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys or Waddesdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harpur, Brickhill and De Parys 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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