Balderton and Farndon vs Bestwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Balderton and Farndon Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Bestwood Nottinghamshire Police

      Balderton and Farndon vs Bestwood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Balderton and Farndon
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,121 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Bestwood
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,043 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Balderton and Farndon
      B Bestwood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,121
      2,043
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,167
      2,336
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓12.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      26.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Balderton and Farndon
      B Bestwood
      Violent Crime
      348 ↑15%
      781 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      236 ↓26%
      368 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓19%
      101 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      62 ↓13%
      39 ↓46%
      Burglary
      51 ↑50%
      32 ↓46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      135 ↑27%
      217 ↑13%
      Drugs
      14 ↓42%
      83 ↑4%
      Public Order
      48 ↓6%
      104 ↓20%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      17 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓30%
      196 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      8 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓47%
      32 ↓9%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑80%
      61 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Balderton and Farndon safer than Bestwood?

      Balderton and Farndon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,121 crimes in the last 12 months. Bestwood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,043 crimes. Bestwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Balderton and Farndon vs Bestwood?

      Balderton and Farndon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bestwood shows -12.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Balderton and Farndon and Bestwood?

      In Balderton and Farndon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (348 incidents). In Bestwood, it is Violent Crime (781 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Balderton and Farndon and Bestwood?

      Balderton and Farndon recorded 236 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bestwood recorded 368. 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 Balderton and Farndon vs Bestwood?

      Violent crime in Balderton and Farndon totalled 348 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 781 in Bestwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Balderton and Farndon and Bestwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Balderton and Farndon recorded 1,167 crimes (now 1,121, a change of -3.9%). Bestwood recorded 2,336 crimes previously (now 2,043, -12.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Balderton and Farndon and Bestwood?

      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. Balderton and Farndon has a resolution rate of 32.3% and Bestwood has 26.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Balderton and Farndon and Bestwood?

      Balderton and Farndon falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Bestwood is covered by Nottinghamshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Balderton and Farndon and Bestwood?

      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 Balderton and Farndon or Bestwood on a crime map?

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

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