Luton Airport vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Luton Airport Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Luton Airport vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Luton Airport
      Bedfordshire Police
      846 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.9% trend
      31.1% 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 Luton Airport
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      846
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      784
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.9%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.1%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton Airport
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      130 ↑44%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      60 ↑40%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      92 ↓37%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑0%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↑29%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      18 ↑38%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      28 ↓22%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      382 ↑32%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓39%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↓46%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑0%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 25/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Luton Airport safer than Waddesdon?

      Luton Airport has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 846 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 Luton Airport vs Waddesdon?

      Luton Airport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Luton Airport and Waddesdon?

      In Luton Airport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (382 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 Luton Airport and Waddesdon?

      Luton Airport recorded 60 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 Luton Airport vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Luton Airport totalled 130 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 Luton Airport and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton Airport recorded 784 crimes (now 846, a change of +7.9%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton Airport 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. Luton Airport has a resolution rate of 31.1% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Luton Airport and Waddesdon?

      Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport 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 Luton Airport or Waddesdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton Airport 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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