Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Luton and North and West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Luton and North and West Bedfordshire Police

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Luton and North and West Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Luton and North and West
      Bedfordshire Police
      4,968 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      B Luton and North and West
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      67
      4,968
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      82
      5,674
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.3%
      ↓12.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      B Luton and North and West
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑0%
      2,115 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↑71%
      655 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      4 ↓50%
      280 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓77%
      364 ↓28%
      Burglary
      1 ↓90%
      102 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↑50%
      399 ↓5%
      Drugs
      6
      225 ↑32%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      344 ↓16%
      Robbery
      0
      65 ↑16%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      179 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      21 ↓16%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      25 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      62 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓75%
      132 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bromham, Oakley, Wootton safer than Luton and North and West?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 67 crimes in the last 12 months. Luton and North and West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,968 crimes. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Luton and North and West?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Luton and North and West shows -12.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Luton and North and West?

      In Bromham, Oakley, Wootton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Luton and North and West, it is Violent Crime (2,115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Luton and North and West?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Luton and North and West recorded 655. 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 Bromham, Oakley, Wootton vs Luton and North and West?

      Violent crime in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,115 in Luton and North and West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Luton and North and West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes (now 67, a change of -18.3%). Luton and North and West recorded 5,674 crimes previously (now 4,968, -12.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Luton and North and West?

      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. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a resolution rate of 0% and Luton and North and West has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Luton and North and West?

      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Luton and North and West is covered by Bedfordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Luton and North and West?

      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 Bromham, Oakley, Wootton or Luton and North and West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromham, Oakley, Wootton and Luton and North and West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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