East Northampton vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    East Northampton Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      East Northampton vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      East Northampton
      Northamptonshire Police
      3,433 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      75 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Northampton
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,433
      75
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,286
      80
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.5%
      ↓6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Northampton
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      1,314 ↑7%
      26 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      655 ↑11%
      14 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      153 ↓3%
      5 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      120 ↓38%
      7 ↓22%
      Burglary
      102 ↓20%
      3 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↓14%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      85 ↓15%
      6
      Public Order
      193 ↑11%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      52 ↑63%
      0
      Shoplifting
      394 ↑33%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑57%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↓15%
      0
      Other Crime
      71 ↑31%
      1 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Northampton safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      East Northampton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,433 crimes in the last 12 months. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 75 crimes. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Northampton vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      East Northampton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton shows -6.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Northampton and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In East Northampton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,314 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 East Northampton and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      East Northampton recorded 655 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 14. 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 East Northampton vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in East Northampton totalled 1,314 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 East Northampton and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Northampton recorded 3,286 crimes (now 3,433, a change of +4.5%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 80 crimes previously (now 75, -6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Northampton 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. East Northampton has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Northampton and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      East Northampton 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 East Northampton 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 East Northampton or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Northampton and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton. 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.