Peterborough South vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Peterborough South Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Peterborough South vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Peterborough South
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      5,537 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.5% trend
      20.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterborough South
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,537
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,337
      82
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.5%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterborough South
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      2,115 ↓24%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,050 ↓32%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      275 ↓30%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      243 ↓30%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      169 ↓17%
      1 ↓90%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      420 ↓32%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      222 ↑152%
      6
      Public Order
      288 ↓20%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      38 ↑6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      373 ↓30%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓46%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      88 ↓19%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      75 ↓5%
      0
      Other Crime
      161 ↓19%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterborough South safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Peterborough South has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,537 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 Peterborough South vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Peterborough South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.5% — 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 Peterborough South and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Peterborough South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,115 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 Peterborough South and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Peterborough South recorded 1,050 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 Peterborough South vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Peterborough South totalled 2,115 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 Peterborough South and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterborough South recorded 7,337 crimes (now 5,537, a change of -24.5%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes previously (now 67, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterborough South 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. Peterborough South has a resolution rate of 20.1% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterborough South and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Peterborough South 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 Peterborough South 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 Peterborough South or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterborough South 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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