Brackley vs Wicksteed

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Brackley Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wicksteed Northamptonshire Police

      Brackley vs Wicksteed Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Brackley
      Northamptonshire Police
      1,041 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wicksteed
      Northamptonshire Police
      1,225 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      20.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brackley
      B Wicksteed
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,041
      1,225
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,098
      1,249
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.2%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brackley
      B Wicksteed
      Violent Crime
      398 ↓1%
      459 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      215 ↑16%
      249 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      73 ↓35%
      66 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓10%
      34 ↓15%
      Burglary
      54 ↓28%
      29 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓9%
      79 ↑11%
      Drugs
      26 ↑0%
      75 ↑4%
      Public Order
      64 ↓9%
      92 ↑30%
      Robbery
      7 ↑17%
      18 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↓9%
      80 ↓42%
      Theft from Person
      3
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓25%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑20%
      13 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brackley is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brackley safer than Wicksteed?

      Brackley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,041 crimes in the last 12 months. Wicksteed has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,225 crimes. Brackley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brackley vs Wicksteed?

      Brackley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wicksteed shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brackley and Wicksteed?

      In Brackley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (398 incidents). In Wicksteed, it is Violent Crime (459 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brackley and Wicksteed?

      Brackley recorded 215 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wicksteed recorded 249. 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 Brackley vs Wicksteed?

      Violent crime in Brackley totalled 398 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 459 in Wicksteed. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brackley and Wicksteed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brackley recorded 1,098 crimes (now 1,041, a change of -5.2%). Wicksteed recorded 1,249 crimes previously (now 1,225, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brackley and Wicksteed?

      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. Brackley has a resolution rate of 15% and Wicksteed has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brackley and Wicksteed?

      Brackley falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Wicksteed is covered by Northamptonshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brackley and Wicksteed?

      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 Brackley or Wicksteed on a crime map?

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