Oadby vs Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Oadby Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town Leicestershire Police

      Oadby vs Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oadby
      Leicestershire Police
      1,263 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      20.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town
      Leicestershire Police
      1,485 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      31.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oadby
      B Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,263
      1,485
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,359
      1,182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↑25.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      31.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oadby
      B Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town
      Violent Crime
      531 ↑3%
      604 ↑33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↑1%
      187 ↑76%
      Other Theft
      77 ↓21%
      76 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↓15%
      138 ↓3%
      Burglary
      62 ↓27%
      68 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓15%
      164 ↑52%
      Drugs
      41 ↑3%
      39 ↑117%
      Public Order
      117 ↓13%
      109 ↓7%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      8 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      47 ↓38%
      39 ↑39%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      10 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑32%
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓38%
      7 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓5%
      26 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Oadby is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oadby safer than Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      Oadby has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,263 crimes in the last 12 months. Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,485 crimes. Oadby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oadby vs Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      Oadby shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town shows +25.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oadby and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      In Oadby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (531 incidents). In Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town, it is Violent Crime (604 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oadby and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      Oadby recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town recorded 187. 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 Oadby vs Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      Violent crime in Oadby totalled 531 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 604 in Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oadby and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oadby recorded 1,359 crimes (now 1,263, a change of -7.1%). Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town recorded 1,182 crimes previously (now 1,485, +25.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oadby and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      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. Oadby has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town has 31.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oadby and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      Oadby falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Oadby and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town?

      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 Oadby or Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oadby and Thorpe Astley and Braunstone Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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