Coleford vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Coleford Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Coleford vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Coleford
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      1,052 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      692 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coleford
      B Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,052
      692
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,206
      877
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↓21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coleford
      B Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley
      Violent Crime
      398 ↓14%
      252 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      259 ↓13%
      153 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓15%
      34 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓43%
      57 ↓37%
      Burglary
      46 ↑21%
      24 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↑22%
      41 ↓20%
      Drugs
      15 ↓35%
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      69 ↓16%
      34 ↓46%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓26%
      37 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓50%
      9 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      11 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      29 ↓28%
      20 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coleford safer than Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Coleford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,052 crimes in the last 12 months. Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 692 crimes. Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coleford vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Coleford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley shows -21.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coleford and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      In Coleford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (398 incidents). In Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley, it is Violent Crime (252 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coleford and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Coleford recorded 259 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley recorded 153. 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 Coleford vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Violent crime in Coleford totalled 398 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 252 in Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coleford and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coleford recorded 1,206 crimes (now 1,052, a change of -12.8%). Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley recorded 877 crimes previously (now 692, -21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coleford and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      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. Coleford has a resolution rate of 0% and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coleford and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Coleford falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley is covered by Gloucestershire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Coleford and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      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 Coleford or Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coleford and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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