Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      Bedfordshire Police
      4,772 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.4% trend
      32.2% 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,772
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,639
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.4%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      1,628 ↓7%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      723 ↓18%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      261 ↓19%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      279 ↓20%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      147 ↓24%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      321 ↓23%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      201 ↑24%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      352 ↓23%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      55 ↑45%
      0
      Shoplifting
      569 ↓28%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓29%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      77 ↑3%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↓31%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      94 ↓25%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell safer than Waddesdon?

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,772 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell vs Waddesdon?

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.4% — 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Waddesdon?

      In Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,628 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Waddesdon?

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell recorded 723 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell totalled 1,628 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell recorded 5,639 crimes (now 4,772, a change of -15.4%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell 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. Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell has a resolution rate of 32.2% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Waddesdon?

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell or Waddesdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Waddesdon. 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.