Great Linford vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Great Linford Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Great Linford vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Great Linford
      Thames Valley Police
      1,673 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.3% trend
      24.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Bedfordshire Police
      67 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Linford
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,673
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,930
      82
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.3%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Linford
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      653 ↓6%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      139 ↓31%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      128 ↑6%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      152 ↓11%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      87 ↑30%
      1 ↓90%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      119 ↓17%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      38 ↓34%
      6
      Public Order
      114 ↓10%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      23 ↓12%
      0
      Shoplifting
      159 ↓38%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑78%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓47%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓57%
      0
      Other Crime
      31 ↑19%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Linford safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Great Linford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,673 crimes in the last 12 months. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 67 crimes. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Linford vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Great Linford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bromham, Oakley, Wootton shows -18.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Linford and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Great Linford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (653 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 Great Linford and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Great Linford recorded 139 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 12. 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 Great Linford vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Great Linford totalled 653 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 Great Linford and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Linford recorded 1,930 crimes (now 1,673, a change of -13.3%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes previously (now 67, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Linford 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. Great Linford has a resolution rate of 24.6% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Linford and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Great Linford falls within the Thames Valley 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 Great Linford 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 Great Linford or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Linford 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.