Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington Bedfordshire Police

      Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham
      Bedfordshire Police
      1,677 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington
      Bedfordshire Police
      822 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.3% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham
      B Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,677
      822
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,173
      781
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.8%
      ↑5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham
      B Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington
      Violent Crime
      534 ↑0%
      255 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓13%
      141 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      135 ↑6%
      64 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↓21%
      97 ↑10%
      Burglary
      39 ↓43%
      27 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      100 ↓2%
      58 ↑14%
      Drugs
      56 ↑47%
      33 ↑94%
      Public Order
      97 ↓20%
      60 ↑0%
      Robbery
      21 ↑133%
      8 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      263 ↓61%
      44 ↑26%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑80%
      18 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑36%
      4 ↓56%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓20%
      9 ↓53%
      Overall Verdict
      A Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 13/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham safer than Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,677 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 822 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington shows +5.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      In Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (534 incidents). In Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington, it is Violent Crime (255 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington recorded 141. 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 Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham vs Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Violent crime in Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham totalled 534 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 255 in Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham recorded 2,173 crimes (now 1,677, a change of -22.8%). Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington recorded 781 crimes previously (now 822, +5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      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. Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham falls within the Bedfordshire Police boundary. Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington 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 Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington?

      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 Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham or Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Putnoe, Goldington, Newnham and Wilstead, Shortstown, Willington. 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.