Thrapston vs Wicksteed

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    23/100
    Thrapston Northamptonshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wicksteed Northamptonshire Police

      Thrapston vs Wicksteed Results

      A
      23/100
      High Crime
      Thrapston
      Northamptonshire Police
      700 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      39.7% 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 Thrapston
      B Wicksteed
      Safety Score
      23/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      700
      1,225
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      722
      1,249
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.7%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Thrapston
      B Wicksteed
      Violent Crime
      257 ↓1%
      459 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↓1%
      249 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑4%
      66 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↑5%
      34 ↓15%
      Burglary
      43 ↓38%
      29 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓12%
      79 ↑11%
      Drugs
      13 ↑0%
      75 ↑4%
      Public Order
      43 ↑19%
      92 ↑30%
      Robbery
      7
      18 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓58%
      80 ↓42%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑50%
      25 ↑108%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      13 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Thrapston is the safer choice — scoring 23/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Thrapston safer than Wicksteed?

      Thrapston has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) and recorded 700 crimes in the last 12 months. Wicksteed has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,225 crimes. Thrapston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Thrapston vs Wicksteed?

      Thrapston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — 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 Thrapston and Wicksteed?

      In Thrapston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 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 Thrapston and Wicksteed?

      Thrapston recorded 147 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 Thrapston vs Wicksteed?

      Violent crime in Thrapston totalled 257 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 Thrapston and Wicksteed in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Thrapston recorded 722 crimes (now 700, a change of -3.1%). Wicksteed recorded 1,249 crimes previously (now 1,225, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Thrapston 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. Thrapston has a resolution rate of 39.7% and Wicksteed has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Thrapston and Wicksteed?

      Thrapston 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 Thrapston 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 Thrapston or Wicksteed on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Thrapston 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.