Hitchin Urban vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Hitchin Urban Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Hitchin Urban vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Hitchin Urban
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      2,197 crimes / 12m
      ↓20% trend
      17.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Hitchin Urban
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,197
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,746
      80
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20%
      ↓6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hitchin Urban
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      737 ↓16%
      26 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      480 ↓16%
      14 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      198 ↓17%
      5 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      88 ↓32%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      85 ↑9%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↓14%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      68 ↑33%
      6
      Public Order
      126 ↓19%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      17 ↓26%
      0
      Shoplifting
      129 ↓56%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↓37%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓30%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓23%
      0
      Other Crime
      42 ↓13%
      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 Hitchin Urban safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Hitchin Urban has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,197 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 Hitchin Urban vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Hitchin Urban shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20% — 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 Hitchin Urban and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Hitchin Urban, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (737 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 Hitchin Urban and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Hitchin Urban recorded 480 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 Hitchin Urban vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Hitchin Urban totalled 737 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 Hitchin Urban and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hitchin Urban recorded 2,746 crimes (now 2,197, a change of -20%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 80 crimes previously (now 75, -6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hitchin Urban 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. Hitchin Urban has a resolution rate of 17.1% 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 Hitchin Urban and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Hitchin Urban 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 Hitchin Urban 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 Hitchin Urban or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hitchin Urban 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.