Kentwood and Tilehurst vs West Bletchley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Kentwood and Tilehurst Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Bletchley Thames Valley Police

      Kentwood and Tilehurst vs West Bletchley Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Kentwood and Tilehurst
      Thames Valley Police
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Bletchley
      Thames Valley Police
      1,542 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      27.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B West Bletchley
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,685
      1,542
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,467
      1,488
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.9%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B West Bletchley
      Violent Crime
      550 ↑12%
      738 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↑13%
      221 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      104 ↑22%
      81 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↓28%
      59 ↓6%
      Burglary
      63 ↑31%
      54 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      136 ↑11%
      123 ↓2%
      Drugs
      41 ↑32%
      38 ↑0%
      Public Order
      101 ↑23%
      89 ↑19%
      Robbery
      27 ↑59%
      10 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      332 ↑29%
      85 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑31%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑9%
      6 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓53%
      14 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑30%
      18 ↓49%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Bletchley is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kentwood and Tilehurst safer than West Bletchley?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,685 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bletchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,542 crimes. West Bletchley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kentwood and Tilehurst vs West Bletchley?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Bletchley shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kentwood and Tilehurst and West Bletchley?

      In Kentwood and Tilehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (550 incidents). In West Bletchley, it is Violent Crime (738 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kentwood and Tilehurst and West Bletchley?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bletchley recorded 221. 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 Kentwood and Tilehurst vs West Bletchley?

      Violent crime in Kentwood and Tilehurst totalled 550 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 738 in West Bletchley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kentwood and Tilehurst and West Bletchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 1,467 crimes (now 1,685, a change of +14.9%). West Bletchley recorded 1,488 crimes previously (now 1,542, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kentwood and Tilehurst and West Bletchley?

      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. Kentwood and Tilehurst has a resolution rate of 28% and West Bletchley has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kentwood and Tilehurst and West Bletchley?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. West Bletchley is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kentwood and Tilehurst and West Bletchley?

      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 Kentwood and Tilehurst or West Bletchley on a crime map?

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

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