Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell vs Ashton Keynes and Minety

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
      91/100
      Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell vs Ashton Keynes and Minety 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
      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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,772
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,639
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.4%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Violent Crime
      1,628 ↓7%
      33 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      723 ↓18%
      14 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      261 ↓19%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      279 ↓20%
      1 ↓95%
      Burglary
      147 ↓24%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      321 ↓23%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      201 ↑24%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      352 ↓23%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      55 ↑45%
      0
      Shoplifting
      569 ↓28%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓29%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      77 ↑3%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↓31%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      94 ↓25%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 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 Ashton Keynes and Minety?

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

      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. 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

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

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell recorded 723 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Violent crime in Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell totalled 1,628 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Ashton Keynes and Minety 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%). Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 156 crimes previously (now 99, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell 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. Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell has a resolution rate of 32.2% 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell 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 Kingsbrook, Kempston, Cauldwell or Ashton Keynes and Minety on a crime map?

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