Saffron Walden vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Saffron Walden Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Saffron Walden vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Saffron Walden
      Essex Police
      753 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      40.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Saffron Walden
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      753
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      734
      80
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.6%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Saffron Walden
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      335 ↑18%
      26 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↓16%
      14 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑0%
      5 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓7%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      45 ↑32%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      75 ↑1%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      14 ↓22%
      6
      Public Order
      47 ↓2%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Shoplifting
      37 ↓37%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      17 ↓19%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Saffron Walden safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Saffron Walden has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 753 crimes in the last 12 months. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 75 crimes. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Saffron Walden vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Saffron Walden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton shows -6.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Saffron Walden and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Saffron Walden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (335 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 Saffron Walden and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Saffron Walden recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bromham, Oakley, Wootton 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 Saffron Walden vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Saffron Walden totalled 335 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 Saffron Walden and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Saffron Walden recorded 734 crimes (now 753, a change of +2.6%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 80 crimes previously (now 75, -6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Saffron Walden 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. Saffron Walden has a resolution rate of 40.6% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Saffron Walden and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Saffron Walden falls within the Essex Police 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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Saffron Walden and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton. 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.