Queens Park and Castle vs Ashton Keynes and Minety

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Queens Park and Castle Bedfordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Ashton Keynes and Minety Wiltshire Police

      Queens Park and Castle vs Ashton Keynes and Minety Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Queens Park and Castle
      Bedfordshire Police
      5,303 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.3% trend
      33.9% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Queens Park and Castle
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,303
      99
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,920
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.3%
      ↓36.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Queens Park and Castle
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety
      Violent Crime
      1,921 ↑48%
      33 ↓34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      780 ↑24%
      14 ↓50%
      Other Theft
      343 ↑57%
      8 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      225 ↑6%
      1 ↓95%
      Burglary
      153 ↓23%
      13 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      290 ↑16%
      10 ↓44%
      Drugs
      262 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      412 ↑40%
      12 ↑140%
      Robbery
      90 ↑45%
      0
      Shoplifting
      459 ↑59%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      56 ↑6%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      98 ↓9%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      83 ↑89%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      131 ↑102%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ashton Keynes and Minety is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Queens Park and Castle safer than Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Queens Park and Castle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,303 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 Queens Park and Castle vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Queens Park and Castle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Queens Park and Castle and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      In Queens Park and Castle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,921 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 Queens Park and Castle and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Queens Park and Castle recorded 780 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 Queens Park and Castle vs Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Violent crime in Queens Park and Castle totalled 1,921 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 Queens Park and Castle and Ashton Keynes and Minety in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Queens Park and Castle recorded 3,920 crimes (now 5,303, a change of +35.3%). Ashton Keynes and Minety recorded 156 crimes previously (now 99, -36.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Queens Park and Castle 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. Queens Park and Castle has a resolution rate of 33.9% 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 Queens Park and Castle and Ashton Keynes and Minety?

      Queens Park and Castle 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 Queens Park and Castle 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 Queens Park and Castle or Ashton Keynes and Minety on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Queens Park and Castle 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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