Kingsholm and Wotton vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Kingsholm and Wotton Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Kingsholm and Wotton vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Kingsholm and Wotton
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      1,670 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.7% trend
      66.7% 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 Kingsholm and Wotton
      B Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,670
      692
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,829
      877
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.7%
      ↓21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingsholm and Wotton
      B Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley
      Violent Crime
      697 ↓6%
      252 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      288 ↓12%
      153 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      86 ↓30%
      34 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      73 ↑70%
      57 ↓37%
      Burglary
      56 ↓32%
      24 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↑14%
      41 ↓20%
      Drugs
      32 ↓16%
      14 ↑40%
      Public Order
      107 ↓24%
      34 ↓46%
      Robbery
      23 ↑109%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      101 ↓19%
      37 ↓52%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓42%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↑25%
      9 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑25%
      11 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓33%
      20 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingsholm and Wotton safer than Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Kingsholm and Wotton has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,670 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 Kingsholm and Wotton vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Kingsholm and Wotton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.7% — 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 Kingsholm and Wotton and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      In Kingsholm and Wotton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (697 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 Kingsholm and Wotton and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Kingsholm and Wotton recorded 288 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 Kingsholm and Wotton vs Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Violent crime in Kingsholm and Wotton totalled 697 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 Kingsholm and Wotton and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingsholm and Wotton recorded 1,829 crimes (now 1,670, a change of -8.7%). Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley recorded 877 crimes previously (now 692, -21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingsholm and Wotton 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. Kingsholm and Wotton has a resolution rate of 66.7% 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 Kingsholm and Wotton and Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley?

      Kingsholm and Wotton 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 Kingsholm and Wotton 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 Kingsholm and Wotton or Whaddon Lynworth and Oakley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingsholm and Wotton 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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