Rushden vs Weedon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Rushden Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Weedon Northamptonshire Police

      Rushden vs Weedon Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rushden
      Northamptonshire Police
      2,738 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Weedon
      Northamptonshire Police
      547 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rushden
      B Weedon
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,738
      547
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,652
      581
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.2%
      ↓5.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rushden
      B Weedon
      Violent Crime
      893 ↓4%
      239 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      553 ↓2%
      114 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      133 ↑13%
      34 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      158 ↑15%
      34 ↓43%
      Burglary
      87 ↑10%
      22 ↓39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      188 ↑6%
      31 ↓23%
      Drugs
      87 ↑26%
      15 ↓12%
      Public Order
      125 ↑12%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      23 ↑5%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      401 ↑17%
      12 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓11%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑12%
      9 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weedon is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rushden safer than Weedon?

      Rushden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,738 crimes in the last 12 months. Weedon has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 547 crimes. Weedon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rushden vs Weedon?

      Rushden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Weedon shows -5.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rushden and Weedon?

      In Rushden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (893 incidents). In Weedon, it is Violent Crime (239 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rushden and Weedon?

      Rushden recorded 553 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weedon recorded 114. 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 Rushden vs Weedon?

      Violent crime in Rushden totalled 893 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 239 in Weedon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rushden and Weedon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rushden recorded 2,652 crimes (now 2,738, a change of +3.2%). Weedon recorded 581 crimes previously (now 547, -5.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rushden and Weedon?

      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. Rushden has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Weedon has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rushden and Weedon?

      Rushden falls within the Northamptonshire Police boundary. Weedon 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 Rushden and Weedon?

      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 Rushden or Weedon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rushden and Weedon. 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.