Linden vs Prestbury

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Linden Gloucestershire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Prestbury Gloucestershire Constabulary

      Linden vs Prestbury Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Linden
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Prestbury
      Gloucestershire Constabulary
      296 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Linden
      B Prestbury
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      719
      296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      914
      386
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.3%
      ↓23.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      66.7%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Linden
      B Prestbury
      Violent Crime
      290 ↓16%
      98 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↓12%
      65 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      32 ↓29%
      17 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓29%
      24 ↓8%
      Burglary
      30 ↓12%
      19 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓32%
      18 ↓38%
      Drugs
      10 ↓52%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      40 ↓47%
      19 ↑6%
      Robbery
      6 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓19%
      11 ↑83%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      2 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓22%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓33%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestbury is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Linden safer than Prestbury?

      Linden has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 719 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestbury has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 296 crimes. Prestbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Linden vs Prestbury?

      Linden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Prestbury shows -23.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Linden and Prestbury?

      In Linden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 incidents). In Prestbury, it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Linden and Prestbury?

      Linden recorded 150 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestbury recorded 65. 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 Linden vs Prestbury?

      Violent crime in Linden totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Prestbury. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Linden and Prestbury in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Linden recorded 914 crimes (now 719, a change of -21.3%). Prestbury recorded 386 crimes previously (now 296, -23.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Linden and Prestbury?

      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. Linden has a resolution rate of 66.7% and Prestbury has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Linden and Prestbury?

      Linden falls within the Gloucestershire Constabulary boundary. Prestbury 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 Linden and Prestbury?

      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 Linden or Prestbury on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Linden and Prestbury. 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.