Cambridge City Centre and West vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cambridge City Centre and West Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Cambridge City Centre and West vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cambridge City Centre and West
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      4,126 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      41.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cambridge City Centre and West
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,126
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,811
      82
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      41.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cambridge City Centre and West
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      1,025 ↓5%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      582 ↓10%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      325 ↓20%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      112 ↓16%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      84 ↓26%
      1 ↓90%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      196 ↓24%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      114 ↑19%
      6
      Public Order
      231 ↓30%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      57 ↑14%
      0
      Shoplifting
      793 ↓11%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      243 ↓16%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      269 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↓3%
      0
      Other Crime
      56 ↑37%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cambridge City Centre and West safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Cambridge City Centre and West has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,126 crimes in the last 12 months. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 67 crimes. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cambridge City Centre and West vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Cambridge City Centre and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cambridge City Centre and West and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Cambridge City Centre and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,025 incidents). In Bromham, Oakley, Wootton, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cambridge City Centre and West and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Cambridge City Centre and West recorded 582 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 12. 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 Cambridge City Centre and West vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Cambridge City Centre and West totalled 1,025 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Bromham, Oakley, Wootton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cambridge City Centre and West and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cambridge City Centre and West recorded 4,811 crimes (now 4,126, a change of -14.2%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes previously (now 67, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cambridge City Centre and West and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      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. Cambridge City Centre and West has a resolution rate of 41.7% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cambridge City Centre and West and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Cambridge City Centre and West falls within the Cambridgeshire Constabulary boundary. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton 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 Cambridge City Centre and West and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      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 Cambridge City Centre and West or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

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

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