Balderton and Farndon vs Meadows

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
      11/100
      Meadows Nottinghamshire Police

      Balderton and Farndon vs Meadows 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Meadows
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,488 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      41.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Balderton and Farndon
      B Meadows
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,121
      1,488
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,167
      1,683
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      41.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Balderton and Farndon
      B Meadows
      Violent Crime
      348 ↑15%
      380 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      236 ↓26%
      265 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓19%
      100 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      62 ↓13%
      47 ↑7%
      Burglary
      51 ↑50%
      37 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      135 ↑27%
      83 ↓28%
      Drugs
      14 ↓42%
      44 ↓24%
      Public Order
      48 ↓6%
      82 ↓9%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      34 ↑36%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓30%
      344 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      8 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      22 ↓44%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓47%
      17 ↓23%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑80%
      25 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meadows is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Balderton and Farndon safer than Meadows?

      Balderton and Farndon has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,121 crimes in the last 12 months. Meadows has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,488 crimes. Meadows scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Meadows shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Balderton and Farndon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (348 incidents). In Meadows, it is Violent Crime (380 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Balderton and Farndon recorded 236 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meadows recorded 265. 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 Meadows?

      Violent crime in Balderton and Farndon totalled 348 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 380 in Meadows. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Balderton and Farndon and Meadows 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%). Meadows recorded 1,683 crimes previously (now 1,488, -11.6%).

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

      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 Meadows has 41.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Balderton and Farndon and Meadows?

      Balderton and Farndon falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Meadows 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 Meadows?

      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 Meadows on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Balderton and Farndon and Meadows. 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.