South Cambridgeshire vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    South Cambridgeshire Cambridgeshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      South Cambridgeshire vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      South Cambridgeshire
      Cambridgeshire Constabulary
      6,614 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.5% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      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 South Cambridgeshire
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,614
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,876
      82
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.5%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Cambridgeshire
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      2,235 ↓28%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,265 ↓28%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      478 ↓21%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      391 ↓30%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      411 ↓17%
      1 ↓90%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      561 ↓29%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      243 ↑72%
      6
      Public Order
      347 ↓21%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      31 ↓30%
      0
      Shoplifting
      285 ↓48%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓31%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      80 ↓13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑22%
      0
      Other Crime
      176 ↓20%
      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 South Cambridgeshire safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      South Cambridgeshire has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,614 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 South Cambridgeshire vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      South Cambridgeshire shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.5% — 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 South Cambridgeshire and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In South Cambridgeshire, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,235 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 South Cambridgeshire and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      South Cambridgeshire recorded 1,265 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 South Cambridgeshire vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in South Cambridgeshire totalled 2,235 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 South Cambridgeshire and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Cambridgeshire recorded 8,876 crimes (now 6,614, a change of -25.5%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes previously (now 67, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Cambridgeshire 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. South Cambridgeshire has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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