Bedfont vs Cranford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Bedfont Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Cranford Metropolitan Police Service

      Bedfont vs Cranford Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bedfont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,944 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Cranford
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,813 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedfont
      B Cranford
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,944
      3,813
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,877
      3,473
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↑9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedfont
      B Cranford
      Violent Crime
      928 ↑15%
      1,263 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      730 ↓5%
      856 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      258 ↓8%
      211 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      164 ↓1%
      336 ↓1%
      Burglary
      100 ↑6%
      159 ↑31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      158 ↓15%
      215 ↓7%
      Drugs
      108 ↑24%
      180 ↑51%
      Public Order
      175 ↑14%
      237 ↑22%
      Robbery
      33 ↓31%
      56 ↓11%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↓30%
      116 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↓2%
      78 ↓24%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑14%
      39 ↑56%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑450%
      15 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      132 ↑14%
      52 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bedfont is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedfont safer than Cranford?

      Bedfont has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,944 crimes in the last 12 months. Cranford has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 3,813 crimes. Bedfont scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bedfont vs Cranford?

      Bedfont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cranford shows +9.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bedfont and Cranford?

      In Bedfont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (928 incidents). In Cranford, it is Violent Crime (1,263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedfont and Cranford?

      Bedfont recorded 730 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cranford recorded 856. 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 Bedfont vs Cranford?

      Violent crime in Bedfont totalled 928 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,263 in Cranford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bedfont and Cranford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedfont recorded 2,877 crimes (now 2,944, a change of +2.3%). Cranford recorded 3,473 crimes previously (now 3,813, +9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedfont and Cranford?

      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. Bedfont has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Cranford has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bedfont and Cranford?

      Bedfont falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Cranford is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bedfont and Cranford?

      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 Bedfont or Cranford on a crime map?

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