Duston and Sixfields vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Duston and Sixfields Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Duston and Sixfields vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Duston and Sixfields
      Northamptonshire Police
      3,442 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.5% trend
      15.4% 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 Duston and Sixfields
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,442
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,980
      82
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.5%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Duston and Sixfields
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      1,042 ↓26%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      791 ↓1%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      185 ↓6%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      202 ↑33%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      182 ↓25%
      1 ↓90%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      199 ↓32%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      83 ↓40%
      6
      Public Order
      210 ↑1%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      63 ↑70%
      0
      Shoplifting
      361 ↑2%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↓21%
      0
      Other Crime
      52 ↓32%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Duston and Sixfields safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Duston and Sixfields has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,442 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 Duston and Sixfields vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Duston and Sixfields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.5% — 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 Duston and Sixfields and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Duston and Sixfields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,042 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 Duston and Sixfields and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Duston and Sixfields recorded 791 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 Duston and Sixfields vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Duston and Sixfields totalled 1,042 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 Duston and Sixfields and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Duston and Sixfields recorded 3,980 crimes (now 3,442, a change of -13.5%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes previously (now 67, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Duston and Sixfields 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. Duston and Sixfields has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Duston and Sixfields and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Duston and Sixfields falls within the Northamptonshire Police 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 Duston and Sixfields 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 Duston and Sixfields or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Duston and Sixfields and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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