Loughton Park vs Waddesdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Loughton Park Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Waddesdon Thames Valley Police

      Loughton Park vs Waddesdon Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Loughton Park
      Thames Valley Police
      1,688 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.9% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Waddesdon
      Thames Valley Police
      238 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Loughton Park
      B Waddesdon
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,688
      238
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,420
      295
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.9%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Loughton Park
      B Waddesdon
      Violent Crime
      780 ↑12%
      97 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      214 ↑46%
      21 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      123 ↑40%
      26 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      115 ↑28%
      8 ↓56%
      Burglary
      55 ↑38%
      9 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑0%
      33 ↑38%
      Drugs
      52 ↑21%
      6 ↑50%
      Public Order
      100 ↑35%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      20 ↑82%
      0
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓10%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓39%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑29%
      19 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddesdon is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Loughton Park safer than Waddesdon?

      Loughton Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,688 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddesdon has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 238 crimes. Waddesdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Loughton Park vs Waddesdon?

      Loughton Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waddesdon shows -19.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Loughton Park and Waddesdon?

      In Loughton Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (780 incidents). In Waddesdon, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Loughton Park and Waddesdon?

      Loughton Park recorded 214 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddesdon recorded 21. 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 Loughton Park vs Waddesdon?

      Violent crime in Loughton Park totalled 780 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waddesdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Loughton Park and Waddesdon in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Loughton Park recorded 1,420 crimes (now 1,688, a change of +18.9%). Waddesdon recorded 295 crimes previously (now 238, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Loughton Park and Waddesdon?

      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. Loughton Park has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Waddesdon has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Loughton Park and Waddesdon?

      Loughton Park falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Waddesdon 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 Loughton Park and Waddesdon?

      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 Loughton Park or Waddesdon on a crime map?

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

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