Luton and North and West vs Ashton Keynes and Minety

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Luton and North and West Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police

      Luton and North and West vs Ashton Keynes and Minety Results

      A
      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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      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 Luton and North and West
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,968
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,674
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Luton and North and West
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Violent Crime
      2,115 ↓5%
      33 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      655 ↓29%
      14 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      280 ↓8%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      364 ↓28%
      1 ↓95%
      Burglary
      102 ↓42%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      399 ↓5%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      225 ↑32%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      344 ↓16%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      65 ↑16%
      0
      Shoplifting
      179 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓16%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑0%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      62 ↓14%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      132 ↓20%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Luton and North and West safer than Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Luton and North and West has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,968 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 Luton and North and West vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Luton and North and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — 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 Luton and North and West and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      In Luton and North and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,115 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 Luton and North and West and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Luton and North and West recorded 655 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 Luton and North and West vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Violent crime in Luton and North and West totalled 2,115 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 Luton and North and West and Ashton Keynes and Minety in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Luton and North and West recorded 5,674 crimes (now 4,968, a change of -12.4%). Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 156 crimes previously (now 99, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Luton and North and West 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. Luton and North and West has a resolution rate of 26.3% 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 Luton and North and West and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Luton and North and West 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 Luton and North and West 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 Luton and North and West or Ashton Keynes and Minety on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Luton and North and West 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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