Royston and Royston Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Royston and Royston Rural Hertfordshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Royston and Royston Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Royston and Royston Rural
      Hertfordshire Constabulary
      908 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Royston and Royston Rural
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      908
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,455
      82
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓37.6%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Royston and Royston Rural
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      313 ↓36%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      198 ↓42%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓59%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓13%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      69 ↓19%
      1 ↓90%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓35%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      21 ↓28%
      6
      Public Order
      35 ↓54%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓30%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↓21%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Royston and Royston Rural safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Royston and Royston Rural has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 908 crimes in the last 12 months. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 67 crimes. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Royston and Royston Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Royston and Royston Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -37.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Royston and Royston Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Royston and Royston Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (313 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 Royston and Royston Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Royston and Royston Rural recorded 198 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 12. 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 Royston and Royston Rural vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Royston and Royston Rural totalled 313 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 Royston and Royston Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Royston and Royston Rural recorded 1,455 crimes (now 908, a change of -37.6%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes previously (now 67, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Royston and Royston 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. Royston and Royston Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Royston and Royston Rural and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Royston and Royston 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 Royston and Royston 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 Royston and Royston Rural or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.