Middleton District vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Middleton District Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Bedfordshire Police

      Middleton District vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Middleton District
      Thames Valley Police
      2,317 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Middleton District
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,317
      67
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,131
      82
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.7%
      ↓18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middleton District
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton
      Violent Crime
      768 ↓1%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      248 ↑32%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Theft
      162 ↓23%
      4 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      242 ↑2%
      3 ↓77%
      Burglary
      62 ↓5%
      1 ↓90%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      178 ↑23%
      6 ↑50%
      Drugs
      53 ↑39%
      6
      Public Order
      170 ↑9%
      5 ↑0%
      Robbery
      21 ↑17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      297 ↑57%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓15%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      36 ↑6%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      0
      Other Crime
      51 ↑21%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bromham, Oakley, Wootton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middleton District safer than Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Middleton District has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,317 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 Middleton District vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Middleton District shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Middleton District and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      In Middleton District, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (768 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 Middleton District and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Middleton District recorded 248 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 Middleton District vs Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Violent crime in Middleton District totalled 768 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 Middleton District and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middleton District recorded 2,131 crimes (now 2,317, a change of +8.7%). Bromham, Oakley, Wootton recorded 82 crimes previously (now 67, -18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middleton District 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. Middleton District has a resolution rate of 30% and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middleton District and Bromham, Oakley, Wootton?

      Middleton District 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 Middleton District 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 Middleton District or Bromham, Oakley, Wootton on a crime map?

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

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