Harpenden and Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harpenden and Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harpenden and Rural safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?
Harpenden and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,171 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 Harpenden and Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?
Harpenden and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.2% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Harpenden and Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?
In Harpenden and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (616 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 Harpenden and Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?
Harpenden and Rural recorded 445 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 Harpenden and Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?
Violent crime in Harpenden and Rural totalled 616 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 Harpenden and Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harpenden and Rural recorded 2,473 crimes (now 2,171, a change of -12.2%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 80 crimes previously (now 75, -6.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harpenden and Rural 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. Harpenden and Rural has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Harpenden and Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?
Harpenden and Rural falls within the Hertfordshire 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 Harpenden and Rural 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 Harpenden and Rural or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harpenden and Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.