Delapre and South Northampton vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Delapre and South Northampton Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Delapre and South Northampton vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Delapre and South Northampton
      Northamptonshire Police
      2,854 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      11.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Delapre and South Northampton
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,854
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,652
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.9%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.3%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Delapre and South Northampton
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      1,180 ↓22%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      532 ↓12%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      215 ↓30%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      137 ↓8%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      74 ↓28%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↓32%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      125 ↓32%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      190 ↓20%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      45 ↑36%
      0
      Shoplifting
      75 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓69%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      50 ↓31%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓39%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Delapre and South Northampton safer than Waddesdon?

      Delapre and South Northampton has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,854 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Delapre and South Northampton vs Waddesdon?

      Delapre and South Northampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows -19.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Delapre and South Northampton and Waddesdon?

      In Delapre and South Northampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,180 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Delapre and South Northampton and Waddesdon?

      Delapre and South Northampton recorded 532 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 21. 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 Delapre and South Northampton vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Delapre and South Northampton totalled 1,180 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Delapre and South Northampton and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Delapre and South Northampton recorded 3,652 crimes (now 2,854, a change of -21.9%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Delapre and South Northampton and Waddesdon?

      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. Delapre and South Northampton has a resolution rate of 11.3% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Delapre and South Northampton and Waddesdon?

      Delapre and South Northampton falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Waddesdon is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Delapre and South Northampton and Waddesdon?

      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 Delapre and South Northampton or Waddesdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Delapre and South Northampton and Waddesdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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